How far is Bakersfield, CA from Wrightwood, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Wrightwood, CA is about 137.3 miles (221 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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 53m.
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 Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Wrightwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Wrightwood.
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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 · 49 sec · L Street
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Turn left onto California Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · California Avenue
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Union Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 East: Mojave
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
53.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mojave
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
8 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Aerospace Highway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Antelope Valley Freeway
13.7 mi · 15 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 138 East: Palmdale Boulevard
1056 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 138 East: Palmdale Boulevard
59 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto West Palmdale Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Palmdale Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
125 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sierra Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sierra Highway
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Turn left onto East Avenue S
3.9 mi · 6 min · East Avenue S
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Turn right onto 47th Street East
1595 ft · 27 sec · 47th Street East
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Continue on Fort Tejon Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Tejon Road
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Continue on Pearblossom Highway
18 mi · 26 min · Pearblossom Highway
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Continue on Antelope Highway
12 mi · 17 min · Antelope Highway
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Take the exit slight right
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Park Drive
33 m · 5 sec · Park Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Wrightwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
53.5 mi · 01h 02m
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 Wrightwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Wrightwood?
The road trip is about 137.3 miles (221 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Rosamond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Bakersfield and 68.7 miles from Wrightwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 12:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.92 one way or $55.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Wrightwood.
Stop Ideas Near Rosamond
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 Rosamond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Wrightwood. Straight-line distance: 105.17 mi (169.25 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 Wrightwood
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
| Population | 4,525 |
| Coordinates | 34.3608300, -117.6333900 |
| Altitude | 1809 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wrightwood (-117.63339, 34.36083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $27.92 | $55.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $29.36 | $58.72 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $30.22 | $60.43 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $36.62 | $73.25 |
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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