How far is Dollar Point, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Dollar Point, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 410.2 miles (660.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dollar Point and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dollar Point and Bakersfield.
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Start on Marlette Drive
1604 ft · 1 min · Marlette Drive
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Turn left onto Dollar Drive
701 ft · 29 sec · Dollar Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lake Boulevard
2.9 mi · 6 min · North Lake Boulevard
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Continue on West River Road
1672 ft · 42 sec · West River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
24 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Frates Lane
45 m · 4 sec · Frates Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Frates Lane
132 m · 12 sec · Frates Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
69 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1130 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
82.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
1653 ft · 21 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on South Sacramento Freeway
56.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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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 Dollar Point and Bakersfield.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Dollar Point 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 Dollar Point to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 410.2 miles (660.2 km) and usually takes 06h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Keyes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.9 miles from Dollar Point and 215.3 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 140 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $83.54 one way or $167.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dollar Point and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Keyes
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 Keyes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dollar Point and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 270.18 mi (434.81 km).
#1 Dollar Point
Census-designated place in Placer County, California
| Population | 1,215 |
| Coordinates | 39.1879600, -120.0999100 |
| Altitude | 1976 |
| 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: 660 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 07m |
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 | $83.54 | $167.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $87.84 | $175.67 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $90.40 | $180.80 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $109.57 | $219.14 |
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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