How far is Diamond Springs, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Diamond Springs, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 310.1 miles (499 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madera County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Diamond Springs and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Diamond Springs and Bakersfield.
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Start on Pleasant Valley Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn left
14.5 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Jackson Road
1496 ft · 27 sec · Jackson Road
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Turn left onto East Plymouth Highway
8 mi · 10 min · East Plymouth Highway
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Turn left onto Preston Avenue
696 ft · 28 sec · Preston Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
105 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Church Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.8 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
59 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.9 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
19.3 mi · 28 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1006 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left
109.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 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 Diamond Springs and Bakersfield.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Church Street
Keep slight left
109 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Diamond Springs and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Diamond Springs to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 310.1 miles (499 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
Chowchilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.1 miles from Diamond Springs and 163.9 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.2 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 6:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.11 one way or $126.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Diamond Springs and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Chowchilla
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 Chowchilla.
Madera
Merced station
Mariposa, CA
Mariposa, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Diamond Springs and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 249.94 mi (402.24 km).
#1 Diamond Springs
Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California
| Population | 11,037 |
| Coordinates | 38.6946300, -120.8149400 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| 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: 499 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $63.11 | $126.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $66.36 | $132.72 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $68.30 | $136.60 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $82.78 | $165.57 |
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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