How far is Farmersville, CA from Bakersfield, CA?

The driving distance from Farmersville, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.61 mi
01h 20m
Flight
64.73 mi
104.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.73 mi
Kilometers
104.18 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.61 mi
Kilometers
121.69 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bakersfield
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 PM PDT
Return by in Farmersville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:09 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmersville
2026-04-19T15:28
Arrive Bakersfield
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmersville
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Richgrove
CA

Census-designated place in Tulare County, California

From Farmersville
36.2 mi
00h 40m
To Bakersfield
39.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Farmersville and Bakersfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmersville and Bakersfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Visalia Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Visalia Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Avenue 280

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Avenue 280

  4. 4

    Continue on West Visalia Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Visalia Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Palm Street

    2643 ft · 49 sec · West Palm Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Kaweah Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North Kaweah Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Road 196

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Road 196

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Avenue 232

    56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Avenue 232

  9. 9

    Continue on CA 99 South

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Golden State Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    145 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Golden State Road

    583 ft · 12 sec · Golden State Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chester Avenue

    59 m · 4 sec · Chester Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Chester Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chester Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Truxtun Avenue

    37 m · 8 sec · Truxtun Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Truxtun Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmersville and Bakersfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue 232
56.1 mi · 74%
Road 196
4.45 mi · 6%
Golden State Freeway
2.17 mi · 3%
Golden State Avenue
2.03 mi · 3%
North Kaweah Avenue
1.66 mi · 2%
West Visalia Road
1.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue 232

Turn left onto Avenue 232

56.1 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richgrove
00h 40m from Farmersville
Leave By
3:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Farmersville 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 Farmersville to Bakersfield?

The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 36.2 miles from Farmersville and 39.4 miles from Bakersfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.40 one way or $30.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Farmersville and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.

Stop Ideas Near Richgrove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Richgrove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richgrove.

RAIL

Wasco station

30 mi away
700 G Street
RAIL

Bakersfield

48 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Corcoran station

52 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Visalia, California

61 mi away
425 E. Oak Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmersville and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 64.73 mi (104.18 km).

Farmersville

#1 Farmersville

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population10,812
Coordinates36.2977300, -119.2067800
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Bakersfield

#2 Bakersfield

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area.

Population385,725
Coordinates35.3732900, -119.0187100
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: East Visalia Road (-119.206781, 36.29777)
End: Truxtun Avenue (-119.01871, 35.373244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.1 L · about $15.40
Round trip
$30.81
5.34 gal · 20.2 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $15.40 $30.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $16.20 $32.39
Premium $6.24 $16.67 $33.34
Diesel $7.57 $20.20 $40.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmersville and Bakersfield. The current time is 15:28:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.