How far is Bodfish, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Bodfish, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bodfish and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bodfish and Bakersfield.
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Start on Columbus Avenue
1261 ft · 57 sec · Columbus Avenue
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Turn right onto Caliente Bodfish Road
576 ft · 16 sec · Caliente Bodfish Road
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Continue on Lake Isabella Boulevard
1.5 mi · 4 min · Lake Isabella Boulevard
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Norris Road
2977 ft · 59 sec · Elizabeth Norris Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 178
876 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Isabella Walker Pass Road
1821 ft · 22 sec · Isabella Walker Pass Road
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Continue on Route 178
31.9 mi · 46 min · Route 178
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Continue on CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway
7.3 mi · 9 min · CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway
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Continue on 24th Street
1231 ft · 27 sec · 24th Street
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
2806 ft · 1 min · Chester Avenue
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Turn left onto Truxtun Avenue
37 m · 8 sec · Truxtun Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Truxtun Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bodfish and Bakersfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Route 178
Continue on Route 178
31.9 mi · 00h 46m
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 Bodfish and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bodfish to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Lake Isabella is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Bodfish and 19.1 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bodfish and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Isabella
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 Lake Isabella.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bodfish and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 33.14 mi (53.33 km).
#1 Bodfish
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
| Population | 1,956 |
| Coordinates | 35.5880100, -118.4920300 |
| Altitude | 819 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Truxtun Avenue (-119.01871, 35.373244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.67 | $17.35 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.93 | $17.85 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
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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