How far is Bakersfield, CA from Visalia, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Visalia, CA is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Visalia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Visalia.
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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
55.3 mi · 59 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillman Street, Prosperity Avenue
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on North Hillman Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Hillman Street
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Continue on Road 108
3.5 mi · 5 min · Road 108
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Continue on South Demaree Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Demaree Street
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Turn right onto West Noble Avenue
48 m · 3 sec · West Noble Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 63 North: Court Street
2734 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Court Street
1356 ft · 31 sec · South Court Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
26 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Visalia.
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
55.3 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Visalia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Visalia?
The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Earlimart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Bakersfield and 36.8 miles from Visalia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.00 one way or $30.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Visalia.
Stop Ideas Near Earlimart
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 Earlimart.
Wasco station
Corcoran station
Visalia, California
Goshen Junction, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Visalia. Straight-line distance: 67.87 mi (109.22 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 Visalia
The fifth most populous city in Tulare County, California.
| Population | 135,007 |
| Coordinates | 36.3302300, -119.2920600 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Visalia (-119.29206, 36.33023)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $15.00 | $30.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.77 | $31.54 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.23 | $32.46 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.67 | $39.35 |
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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