How far is Cutler, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Cutler, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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 39m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cutler and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cutler and Bakersfield.
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Start on Road 128
2.5 mi · 4 min · Road 128
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Continue on Dinuba Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dinuba Boulevard
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Continue on Road 124
7.4 mi · 10 min · Road 124
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Continue on North Dinuba Boulevard
2688 ft · 54 sec · North Dinuba Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Riggin Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Riggin Avenue
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Turn left onto North Demaree Street
2742 ft · 50 sec · North Demaree Street
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Continue on North Demaree Road
3219 ft · 50 sec · North Demaree Road
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Continue on North Demaree Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Demaree Street
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Continue on Road 108
3.5 mi · 5 min · Road 108
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Continue on North Hillman Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Hillman Street
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Turn right onto East Prosperity Avenue
1198 ft · 32 sec · East Prosperity Avenue
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Turn left onto North Blackstone Street
917 ft · 21 sec · North Blackstone Street
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Take the ramp slight left
573 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
55.5 mi · 59 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Golden State Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
145 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Golden State Road
583 ft · 12 sec · Golden State Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chester Avenue
59 m · 4 sec · Chester Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Chester Avenue
1.5 km · 2 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 Cutler and Bakersfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Highway
Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
55.5 mi · 00h 59m
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 Cutler and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cutler to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Pixley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Cutler and 50.8 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.79 one way or $41.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cutler and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Pixley
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 Pixley.
Corcoran station
Visalia, California
Wasco station
Goshen Junction, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cutler and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 80.86 mi (130.13 km).
#1 Cutler
Situated within the San Joaquin Valley in Tulare County, California, this unincorporated community lies at an elevation of approximately 361 feet on the valley floor.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.5232800, -119.2867800 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $6.26 | $20.79 | $41.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $21.58 | $43.15 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $22.21 | $44.41 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $27.93 | $55.86 |
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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