How far is Bakersfield, CA from Valley Springs, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Valley Springs, CA is about 241.9 miles (389.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219 miles (352.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Valley Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Valley Springs.
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Start on Truxtun Avenue
670 ft · 24 sec · Truxtun Avenue
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Continue on Truxtun Avenue
747 ft · 27 sec · Truxtun Avenue
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Turn right onto Chester Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Chester Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Golden State Road
591 ft · 12 sec · Golden State Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Golden State Road
130 m · 9 sec · Golden State Road
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Take the ramp straight
120 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Golden State Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
41.2 mi · 48 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward Shanks Road
1344 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Shanks Road North
1866 ft · 42 sec · Shanks Road North
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Turn left onto Vincent Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Vincent Road
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Turn left onto Santa Fe Avenue
6.2 mi · 9 min · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Geer Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Geer Road
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Continue on Albers Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Albers Road
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Continue on South Yosemite Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Yosemite Avenue
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Continue on Valley Home Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Home Road
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Turn right onto 26 Mile Road
7.4 mi · 12 min · 26 Mile Road
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Continue on Sonora Road
2 mi · 3 min · Sonora Road
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Turn straight onto Milton Road
15.4 mi · 27 min · Milton Road
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Turn straight onto Jenny Lind Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Jenny Lind Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.8 mi · 10 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Valley Springs.
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 Highway
Continue on Golden State Highway
111 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Sunny near Valley Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Valley Springs?
The road trip is about 241.9 miles (389.3 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Barstow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Bakersfield and 120.9 miles from Valley Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219 miles (352.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 6:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.27 one way or $98.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Valley Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Barstow
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 Barstow.
Madera
Fresno station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Valley Springs. Straight-line distance: 218.97 mi (352.4 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 Valley Springs
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California, United States
| Population | 3,553 |
| Coordinates | 38.1915900, -120.8291000 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley Springs (-120.8291, 38.19159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $49.27 | $98.53 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $51.80 | $103.61 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $53.32 | $106.63 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $64.62 | $129.24 |
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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