How far is Fairmead, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Fairmead, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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.
The fifth most populous city in Tulare County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmead and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmead and Bakersfield.
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Start on Avenue 22 1/2
18 m · 6 sec · Avenue 22 1/2
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Turn left onto Road 19 1/2
58 m · 8 sec · Road 19 1/2
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Continue on Sinclair Drive
119 m · 20 sec · Sinclair Drive
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Turn left onto Fairmead Circle
671 ft · 33 sec · Fairmead Circle
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairmead Boulevard
2305 ft · 1 min · Fairmead Boulevard
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Turn left onto Avenue 22
1312 ft · 40 sec · Avenue 22
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Turn right onto Road 20
1334 ft · 37 sec · Road 20
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Continue on Avenue 21 1/2
725 ft · 26 sec · Avenue 21 1/2
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Take the ramp left
1659 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southbound California State Route 99
31.7 mi · 36 min · Southbound California State Route 99
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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 Fairmead 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 Fairmead and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmead to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Visalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Fairmead and 70.9 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 1:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.24 one way or $62.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairmead and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Visalia
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 Visalia.
Visalia, California
Goshen Junction, California
Hanford station
Corcoran station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmead and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 134.64 mi (216.69 km).
#1 Fairmead
Situated in the flat agricultural landscape of the San Joaquin Valley at an elevation of 253 feet, this census-designated place lies in Madera County along Highway 99.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0763300, -120.1929500 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| 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: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $6.26 | $31.24 | $62.48 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $32.43 | $64.86 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $33.38 | $66.76 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $41.98 | $83.96 |
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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