How far is Bakersfield, CA from Woodland Hills, CA?

The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Woodland Hills, CA is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.92 mi
02h 04m
Flight
86.49 mi
139.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.49 mi
Kilometers
139.19 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.92 mi
Kilometers
172.07 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodland Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 1:36 PM PDT
Return by in Bakersfield
Thu, Oct 15, 3:40 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bakersfield
2026-10-15T11:32
Arrive Woodland Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 1:36 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bakersfield
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lebec
CA

City in California, United States of America

From Bakersfield
53.5 mi
01h 02m
To Woodland Hills
53.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Woodland Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Woodland Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Truxtun Avenue

    670 ft · 20 sec · Truxtun Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto L Street

    1710 ft · 51 sec · L Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto California Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · California Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    24.7 mi · 27 min · Golden State Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    9 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 South, US 101 North: Los Angeles, Ventura

    541 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Ventura, Ventura Freeway

    819 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Ventura Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 27 South: Topanga Canyon Boulevard

    125 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on CA 27 South: Topenga Canyon Boulevard

    835 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Topanga Canyon Boulevard

    1034 ft · 26 sec · Topanga Canyon Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Topanga Canyon Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Woodland Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
87 mi · 81%
I 405 South
9.27 mi · 9%
Ventura Freeway
7.87 mi · 7%
California Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
L Street
0.32 mi
CA 27 South
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
86.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebec
01h 02m from Bakersfield
Leave By
2:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Clear near Woodland Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Woodland Hills?

The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Bakersfield and 53.4 miles from Woodland Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.60 one way or $47.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Clear near Woodland Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Lebec

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lebec, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebec.

BUS

Fillmore, California

50 mi away
718 West Ventura St.
BUS

Tehachapi, California

50 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Santa Paula, California

58 mi away
245 South Palm Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

60 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Woodland Hills. Straight-line distance: 86.49 mi (139.19 km).

Bakersfield

#1 Bakersfield

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area.

Population385,725
Coordinates35.3732900, -119.0187100
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
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#2 Woodland Hills

Positioned in the southwestern area of the San Fernando Valley, this Los Angeles County neighborhood rests at an elevation of 896 feet alongside the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Population0
Coordinates34.1683400, -118.6059200
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Bakersfield (-119.01871, 35.37329)
End: Woodland Hills (-118.60592, 34.16834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.28 L · about $23.60
Round trip
$47.21
7.54 gal · 28.56 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $23.60 $47.21
Mid-grade $6.50 $24.50 $49.00
Premium $6.69 $25.22 $50.44
Diesel $8.41 $31.72 $63.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bakersfield and Woodland Hills. The current time is 11:32:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.