How far is Bakersfield, CA from Woodlake, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Woodlake, CA is about 76.4 miles (123 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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 01h 33m.
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 California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Woodlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Woodlake.
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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
2.4 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 65: Porterville, Sequoia National Park
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Porterville Highway
55.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Porterville Highway
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Turn right onto North Spruce Avenue
4.4 mi · 6 min · North Spruce Avenue
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Continue on South Spruce Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Spruce Road
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Continue on Road 204
2.3 mi · 3 min · Road 204
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Turn right onto Avenue 314
1.6 km · 1 min · Avenue 314
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Continue on Road 212
2.7 mi · 4 min · Road 212
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Continue on South Valencia Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Valencia Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Naranjo Boulevard
5 m · 1 sec · East Naranjo Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Naranjo Boulevard
5 m · 1 sec · East Naranjo Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Naranjo Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Woodlake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Porterville Highway
Continue on Porterville Highway
55.1 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Sunny near Woodlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Woodlake?
The road trip is about 76.4 miles (123 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Terra Bella is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Bakersfield and 38.2 miles from Woodlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 3:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.58 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Woodlake.
Stop Ideas Near Terra Bella
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 Terra Bella.
Visalia, California
Corcoran station
Wasco station
Goshen Junction, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Woodlake. Straight-line distance: 72.02 mi (115.9 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 Woodlake
City in Tulare County, California, United States
| Population | 7,654 |
| Coordinates | 36.4135600, -119.0987200 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodlake (-119.09872, 36.41356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $15.58 | $31.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.86 | $33.71 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $20.43 | $40.86 |
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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