How far is Bakersfield, CA from Walnut Grove, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Walnut Grove, CA is about 265 miles (426.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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 04h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Walnut Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Walnut Grove.
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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 right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
21.6 mi · 24 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Walnut Grove Road
1290 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto West Walnut Grove Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · West Walnut Grove Road
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Continue on Walnut Grove-Thornton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Walnut Grove-Thornton Road
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Continue on River Road
3241 ft · 1 min · River Road
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Turn right onto C Street
152 m · 23 sec · C Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
22 m · 8 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto Lord Street
17 m · 2 sec · Lord Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lord Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Walnut Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Sunny near Walnut Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Walnut Grove?
The road trip is about 265 miles (426.5 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Bakersfield and 132.5 miles from Walnut Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 7:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.54 one way or $117.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Walnut Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
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 Mendota.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Walnut Grove. Straight-line distance: 241.45 mi (388.57 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 Walnut Grove
Situated in Sacramento County at an elevation of approximately 10 feet, this census-designated place lies within the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta along the Sacramento River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2421400, -121.5116200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut Grove (-121.51162, 38.24214)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $6.26 | $58.54 | $117.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $60.77 | $121.53 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $62.54 | $125.08 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $78.66 | $157.32 |
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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