How far is Ivanhoe, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Ivanhoe, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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 31m.
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 California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ivanhoe and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ivanhoe and Bakersfield.
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Start on Road 159
6 m · 1 sec · Road 159
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Turn left onto Depot Drive
1014 ft · 44 sec · Depot Drive
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Continue on Road 160
2.4 mi · 3 min · Road 160
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Continue on Ivanhoe Drive
1289 ft · 26 sec · Ivanhoe Drive
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Turn left onto Road 158
1.5 mi · 3 min · Road 158
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Turn left onto Mineral King Avenue
2704 ft · 54 sec · Mineral King Avenue
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Continue on Avenue 296
657 ft · 14 sec · Avenue 296
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Turn right onto North Farmersville Boulevard
941 ft · 17 sec · North Farmersville Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Noble Avenue
1 m · 1 sec · Noble Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Noble Avenue
63 m · 5 sec · Noble Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
968 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 65, J27
120 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Kaweah Avenue
3.5 mi · 4 min · North Kaweah Avenue
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Continue on Road 196
4.4 mi · 5 min · Road 196
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Turn left onto Avenue 232
56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Avenue 232
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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 Ivanhoe 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.
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.
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 Ivanhoe 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 Ivanhoe to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Terra Bella is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.9 miles from Ivanhoe and 40 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.27 one way or $32.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ivanhoe and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Terra Bella
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 Terra Bella.
Visalia, California
Corcoran station
Wasco station
Goshen Junction, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ivanhoe and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 70.94 mi (114.16 km).
#1 Ivanhoe
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California
| Population | 4,495 |
| Coordinates | 36.3871700, -119.2178900 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $17.11 | $34.21 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $17.61 | $35.21 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $21.34 | $42.68 |
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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