How far is Frazier Park, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Frazier Park, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 46 miles (74 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kern County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frazier Park and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frazier Park and Bakersfield.
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Start on Canada Trail
30 m · 6 sec · Canada Trail
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Turn right onto Mount Pinos Way
47 m · 12 sec · Mount Pinos Way
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Turn left onto Monterey Trail
710 ft · 32 sec · Monterey Trail
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Turn left onto Frazier Mountain Park Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Frazier Mountain Park Road
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Take the ramp left toward Bakersfield
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
14.8 mi · 17 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.3 mi · 28 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward California Avenue
1301 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto California Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · California Avenue
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
1765 ft · 39 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto Truxtun Avenue
6 m · 1 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 Frazier Park 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 Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.3 mi · 00h 28m
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 Frazier Park and Clear near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frazier Park to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Arvin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Frazier Park and 22.9 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frazier Park and Clear near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Arvin
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 Arvin.
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Wasco station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frazier Park and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 38.26 mi (61.58 km).
#1 Frazier Park
Unincorporated community in California, United States
| Population | 2,691 |
| Coordinates | 34.8227600, -118.9448200 |
| Altitude | 1414 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $9.35 | $18.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
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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