How far is Livingston, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Livingston, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.4 miles (271 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livingston and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and Bakersfield.
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Start on the route
26 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
97 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
118 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Campbell Boulevard
2961 ft · 1 min · Campbell Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hammatt Avenue
992 ft · 25 sec · Hammatt Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1569 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
69.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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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 Livingston and Bakersfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hammatt Avenue
Merge slight left
69.3 mi · 01h 19m
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 Livingston and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livingston to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Kingsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Livingston and 89.4 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.4 miles (271 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 12:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.34 one way or $72.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livingston and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Kingsburg
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 Kingsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 168.37 mi (270.96 km).
#1 Livingston
City in California
| Population | 14,926 |
| Coordinates | 37.3868800, -120.7235300 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $36.34 | $72.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $38.22 | $76.43 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $39.33 | $78.66 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $47.67 | $95.34 |
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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