How far is Bakersfield, CA from Saticoy, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Saticoy, CA is about 111.8 miles (180 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Saticoy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Saticoy.
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Start on Truxtun Avenue
670 ft · 20 sec · Truxtun Avenue
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Turn right onto L Street
1710 ft · 51 sec · L Street
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Turn right onto California Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · California Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
24.7 mi · 27 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
48.7 mi · 56 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road
1828 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Turn straight onto Henry Mayo Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · Henry Mayo Drive
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Continue on East Telegraph Road
12.7 mi · 16 min · East Telegraph Road
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Continue on Ventura Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ventura Street
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Continue on West Telegraph Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Telegraph Road
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Continue on Santa Paula Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Santa Paula Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 118: Wells Road, Satticoy
795 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 118 East: Saticoy
955 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 118 East: Saticoy, Wells Road South
805 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on South Wells Road
3202 ft · 1 min · South Wells Road
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Turn left onto Violeta Street
35 m · 5 sec · Violeta Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Violeta Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Saticoy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
48.7 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Mostly Clear near Saticoy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Saticoy?
The road trip is about 111.8 miles (180 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Bakersfield and 55.9 miles from Saticoy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.73 one way or $49.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Mostly Clear near Saticoy.
Stop Ideas Near Lebec
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Saticoy. Straight-line distance: 75.7 mi (121.82 km).
#1 Bakersfield
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area.
| Population | 385,725 |
| Coordinates | 35.3732900, -119.0187100 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saticoy
Situated in the Santa Clara River valley of Ventura County at an elevation of 154 feet, this unincorporated community lies near the foothills between Ventura and Santa Paula.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2830600, -119.1498300 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saticoy (-119.14983, 34.28306)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $24.73 | $49.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $25.67 | $51.34 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $26.42 | $52.84 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $33.23 | $66.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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