How far is Bakersfield, CA from West Athens, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to West Athens, CA is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (174 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and West Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and West Athens.
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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 · 51 sec · L Street
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Turn right onto California Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · California Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
24.7 mi · 27 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
23 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Century Boulevard, Los Angeles International Airport, Imperial Highway
741 ft · 10 sec
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Continue straight
113 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Century Boulevard East, Los Angeles International Airport, Imperial Highway
1113 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Imperial Highway West
1006 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto South La Cienega Boulevard
737 ft · 31 sec · South La Cienega Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Imperial Highway
3.5 mi · 6 min · West Imperial Highway
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Turn right onto South Western Avenue
2861 ft · 56 sec · South Western Avenue
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Turn left onto West 121st Street
1719 ft · 59 sec · West 121st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 121st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and West Athens.
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 Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 01h 07m
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 West Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to West Athens?
The road trip is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Val Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Bakersfield and 60.6 miles from West Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.1 miles (174 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 1:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.69 one way or $49.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near West Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Val Verde
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 Val Verde.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and West Athens. Straight-line distance: 108.12 mi (174 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 West Athens
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 8,729 |
| Coordinates | 33.9233500, -118.3034100 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Athens (-118.30341, 33.92335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $24.69 | $49.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $25.96 | $51.92 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $26.72 | $53.44 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $32.39 | $64.77 |
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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