How far is Bakersfield, CA from Stallion Springs, CA?

The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Stallion Springs, CA is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.25 mi
01h 08m
Flight
28.92 mi
46.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.92 mi
Kilometers
46.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.25 mi
Kilometers
84.09 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stallion Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 3:25 AM PDT
Return by in Bakersfield
Sat, Apr 18, 4:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bakersfield
2026-04-18T02:17
Arrive Stallion Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 3:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bakersfield
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bear Valley Springs
CA

Census-designated place in California, United States

From Bakersfield
26.1 mi
00h 34m
To Stallion Springs
26.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Stallion Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Stallion Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Truxtun Avenue

    670 ft · 20 sec · Truxtun Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto L Street

    1710 ft · 49 sec · L Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto California Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · California Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Union Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 East: Mojave

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

    36 mi · 42 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 202: Tehachapi

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Tucker Road

    2700 ft · 53 sec · Tucker Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Valley Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Valley Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Banducci Road

    1112 ft · 27 sec · Banducci Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Banducci Road

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Banducci Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Saint Andrew's Drive

    2507 ft · 2 min · Saint Andrew's Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Shannon Court

    1803 ft · 1 min · Shannon Court

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shannon Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Stallion Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
36 mi · 69%
Banducci Road
8.03 mi · 15%
Valley Boulevard
3.43 mi · 7%
Union Avenue
1.14 mi · 2%
CA 202
0.89 mi · 2%
California Avenue
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

36 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bear Valley Springs
00h 34m from Bakersfield
Leave By
4:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Stallion Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Stallion Springs?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Bear Valley Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Bakersfield and 26.2 miles from Stallion Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 4:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.61 one way or $21.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Stallion Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Bear Valley Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bear Valley Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bear Valley Springs.

BUS

Tehachapi, California

16 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
RAIL

Bakersfield

43 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
BUS

Mojave, California

43 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway
BUS

Lancaster, California

68 mi away
44812 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Stallion Springs. Straight-line distance: 28.92 mi (46.55 km).

Bakersfield

#1 Bakersfield

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area.

Population385,725
Coordinates35.3732900, -119.0187100
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Stallion Springs

#2 Stallion Springs

Census designated place

Population2,488
Coordinates35.0888600, -118.6425900
Altitude1153
CountryUnited States
Start: Bakersfield (-119.01871, 35.37329)
End: Stallion Springs (-118.64259, 35.08886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.98 L · about $10.61
Round trip
$21.23
3.68 gal · 13.96 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.61 $21.23
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.16 $22.32
Premium $6.24 $11.49 $22.97
Diesel $7.57 $13.92 $27.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bakersfield and Stallion Springs. The current time is 02:17:02.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.