How far is Easton, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Easton, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 105.6 miles (170 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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 49m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Easton and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton and Bakersfield.
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Start on South Elm Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Elm Avenue
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Turn left onto East Adams Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · East Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto South Clovis Avenue
1909 ft · 52 sec · South Clovis Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1123 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 35 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 Easton 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
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 01h 03m
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 Easton and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Easton to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 105.6 miles (170 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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 53.2 miles from Easton and 52.5 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 2:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.52 one way or $43.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Easton 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 Easton and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 98.21 mi (158.06 km).
#1 Easton
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
| Population | 2,083 |
| Coordinates | 36.6502300, -119.7907000 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $21.52 | $43.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $23.29 | $46.57 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $28.22 | $56.45 |
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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