How far is East Porterville, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from East Porterville, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 16m.
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 Tulare County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Porterville and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Porterville and Bakersfield.
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Start on the route
654 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto East Crabtree Avenue
894 ft · 41 sec · East Crabtree Avenue
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Turn right onto South Page Street
1289 ft · 59 sec · South Page Street
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Turn right onto East Springville Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Springville Avenue
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Continue on East Date Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Date Avenue
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Turn left onto South Plano Street
2732 ft · 1 min · South Plano Street
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Turn right onto East Poplar Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · East Poplar Avenue
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Continue on West Poplar Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West Poplar Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1119 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
832 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
42.5 mi · 48 min
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Continue on CA 99 South
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 2 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 East Porterville 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.
West Poplar Avenue
Merge slight left
42.5 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Porterville 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 East Porterville to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Richgrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from East Porterville and 33.4 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.29 one way or $24.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Porterville and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Richgrove
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 Richgrove.
Wasco station
Bakersfield
Corcoran station
Visalia, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Porterville and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 47.33 mi (76.17 km).
#1 East Porterville
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California
| Population | 6,767 |
| Coordinates | 36.0574500, -118.9756600 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.92 | $25.84 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.30 | $26.60 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
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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