How far is Lompoc, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Lompoc, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lompoc and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lompoc and Bakersfield.
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Start on North H Street
14 m · 3 sec · North H Street
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Continue on North H Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · North H Street
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Turn left onto Cabrillo Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orcutt Expressway
5 mi · 6 min · Orcutt Expressway
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Continue on South Broadway
2867 ft · 1 min · South Broadway
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Turn right onto East Betteravia Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Betteravia Road
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Turn left
1062 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 166 East
1223 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Cuyama Highway
75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Cuyama Highway
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Continue on Poso Street
596 ft · 17 sec · Poso Street
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Turn left onto California Street
2112 ft · 52 sec · California Street
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Continue on West Side Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on Taft Highway
16.7 mi · 23 min · Taft Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward SR 119/SR43 Taft Hwy Roundabout
95 m · 5 sec · Enos Lane
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Exit the rotary onto Enos Lane
6 mi · 9 min · Enos Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stockdale Highway
5 m · 1 sec · Stockdale Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Continue on Westside Parkway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Westside Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2846 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Truxtun Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Lompoc 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.
Cuyama Highway
Turn right onto Cuyama Highway
75.7 mi · 01h 29m
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 Lompoc 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 Lompoc to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Taft Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from Lompoc and 76 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 12:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.69 one way or $61.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lompoc and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Taft Heights
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 Taft Heights.
Bakersfield
Wasco station
Carpinteria station
Santa Barbara
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lompoc and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 95.95 mi (154.42 km).
#1 Lompoc
A city in Santa Barbara County, California.
| Population | 42,253 |
| Coordinates | 34.6391500, -120.4579400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $30.69 | $61.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $32.27 | $64.54 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $33.21 | $66.43 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $40.26 | $80.51 |
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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