How far is Camino, CA from Bakersfield, CA?

The driving distance from Camino, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 315.5 miles (507.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.8 miles (402 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
315.51 mi
05h 26m
Flight
249.77 mi
401.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.77 mi
Kilometers
401.97 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.51 mi
Kilometers
507.76 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bakersfield
Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM PDT
Return by in Camino
Thu, Oct 15, 11:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camino
2026-10-15T12:18
Arrive Bakersfield
Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:06 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camino
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Planada
CA

Census-designated place in California

From Camino
157 mi
02h 43m
To Bakersfield
158.5 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
86°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camino and Bakersfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Carson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Carson Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Carson Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Carson Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    103 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    38.9 mi · 46 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Bradshaw Road

    1476 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bradshaw Road

    9 mi · 13 min · Bradshaw Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bradshaw Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Bradshaw Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Bradshaw Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bradshaw Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Grant Line Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Grant Line Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Kammerer Road

    596 ft · 10 sec · Kammerer Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1634 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    42.4 mi · 49 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    109.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Golden State Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    145 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Golden State Road

    583 ft · 12 sec · Golden State Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chester Avenue

    59 m · 4 sec · Chester Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Chester Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chester Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Truxtun Avenue

    37 m · 8 sec · Truxtun Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Truxtun Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
193 mi · 61%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 19%
Carson Road
40.1 mi · 13%
Bradshaw Road
11.9 mi · 4%
Golden State Freeway
5.16 mi · 2%
Grant Line Road
2.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Sacramento Freeway

Keep slight left

109 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.7 mi
249.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Planada
02h 43m from Camino
Leave By
6:06 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Camino and Sunny near Bakersfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camino to Bakersfield?

The road trip is about 315.5 miles (507.8 km) and usually takes 05h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Planada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157 miles from Camino and 158.5 miles from Bakersfield.

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

The direct path is about 249.8 miles (402 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.68 one way or $139.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Planada

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Planada, 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 Planada.

RAIL

Merced station

14 mi away
324 West 24th St
BUS

Mariposa, CA

38 mi away
Highway 140 and 7th Street
BUS

Mariposa, California

38 mi away
5158 State Highway 140
RAIL

Madera

44 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camino and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 249.77 mi (401.97 km).

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#1 Camino

Situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills of El Dorado County at an elevation of 3,133 feet, this agricultural community lies along U.

Population0
Coordinates38.7382400, -120.6749300
Altitude955
CountryUnited States
Bakersfield

#2 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
Start: Carson Road (-120.674944, 38.738059)
End: Truxtun Avenue (-119.01871, 35.373244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.13 gal
42.14 L · about $69.68
Round trip
$139.37
22.26 gal · 84.28 L
Estimated CO2
98.9 kg one way
Round trip: 197.8 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $69.68 $139.37
Mid-grade $6.50 $72.33 $144.67
Premium $6.69 $74.45 $148.90
Diesel $8.41 $93.64 $187.27

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 Camino and Bakersfield. The current time is 12:18:43.

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.