How far is Bakersfield, CA from Twentynine Palms, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Twentynine Palms, CA is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in San Bernardino County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Twentynine Palms.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Twentynine Palms.
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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 · 49 sec · L Street
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Turn left onto California Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · California Avenue
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Union Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 East: Mojave
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
53.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Mojave-Barstow Highway
26.9 mi · 30 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway
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Continue on Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395: Bishop, San Bernardino
1715 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
30.1 mi · 36 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Air Expressway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Air Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto National Old Trails Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · National Old Trails Highway
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Continue on D Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · D Street
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Continue on Happy Trails Highway
21.6 mi · 30 min · Happy Trails Highway
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Continue straight
87 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Old Woman Springs Road
41.8 mi · 52 min · Old Woman Springs Road
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Turn left onto Buena Vista Drive
3 mi · 4 min · Buena Vista Drive
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Turn right onto Yucca Mesa Road
2 mi · 3 min · Yucca Mesa Road
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Turn left onto 29 Palms Highway
18.1 mi · 24 min · 29 Palms Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 29 Palms Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Twentynine Palms.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
53.5 mi · 01h 02m
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 Mostly Sunny near Twentynine Palms.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Twentynine Palms?
The road trip is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Adelanto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.8 miles from Bakersfield and 111 miles from Twentynine Palms.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 7:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.11 one way or $90.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Twentynine Palms.
Stop Ideas Near Adelanto
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 Adelanto.
Victor Valley Transportation Center
Victorville, CA
Barstow Harvey House
Barstow (Bus), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Twentynine Palms. Straight-line distance: 188.76 mi (303.78 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 Twentynine Palms
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 27,433 |
| Coordinates | 34.1355600, -116.0541700 |
| Altitude | 606 |
| Country | United States |
End: Twentynine Palms (-116.05417, 34.13556)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $45.11 | $90.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $47.44 | $94.87 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $48.82 | $97.64 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $59.17 | $118.35 |
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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