How far is Bakersfield, CA from Temelec, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Temelec, CA is about 307.6 miles (495 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 277.3 miles (446.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Merced County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Temelec.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Temelec.
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Start on Truxtun Avenue
670 ft · 24 sec · Truxtun Avenue
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Continue on Truxtun Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Truxtun Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward CA 58: Westside Parkway West
2888 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Westside Parkway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Westside Parkway
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Continue on Stockdale Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockdale Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Stockdale Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 5 North
2621 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
192.7 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South, I 680 North: San Jose, Sacramento, Concord, Walnut Creek
857 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680 North: Walnut Creek, Concord, Sacramento
1614 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway
15.2 mi · 18 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
74 m · 3 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 780: Benicia
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Alameda Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Alameda Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
1081 ft · 29 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Tennessee Street
2725 ft · 56 sec · Tennessee Street
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Turn right onto Sacramento Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Sacramento Street
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Take the ramp left toward CA 37 West
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
151 m · 16 sec
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Turn slight right onto Arnold Drive
6.5 mi · 9 min · Arnold Drive
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Turn straight onto Arnold Drive
51 m · 3 sec · Arnold Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Arnold Drive
49 m · 3 sec · Arnold Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Arnold Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Arnold Drive
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Turn slight right
1090 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Arnold Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Arnold Drive
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Turn left onto Mission Drive
1535 ft · 1 min · Mission Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vineyard Circle
658 ft · 32 sec · Vineyard Circle
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Turn right
47 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Temelec.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
193 mi · 03h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Sunny near Temelec.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Temelec?
The road trip is about 307.6 miles (495 km) and usually takes 05h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Dos Palos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.8 miles from Bakersfield and 153.8 miles from Temelec.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 277.3 miles (446.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.59 one way or $125.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Temelec.
Stop Ideas Near South Dos Palos
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 South Dos Palos.
Merced station
Madera
Denair station
Fresno station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Temelec. Straight-line distance: 277.24 mi (446.17 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 Temelec
Census-designated place in Sonoma County, California
| Population | 1,441 |
| Coordinates | 38.2665800, -122.4927600 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Temelec (-122.49276, 38.26658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $5.77 | $62.59 | $125.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $65.82 | $131.63 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $67.74 | $135.47 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $82.10 | $164.20 |
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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