How far is Lone Pine, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Lone Pine, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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 48m.
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 Lone Pine and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lone Pine and Bakersfield.
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Start on North Washington Street
24 m · 11 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Bush Street
90 m · 17 sec · West Bush Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Aerospace Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Midland Trail
22 mi · 25 min · Midland Trail
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Continue on Aerospace Highway
16.9 mi · 20 min · Aerospace Highway
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Take the exit right toward CA-58 West: Bakersfield
2450 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
1.2 km · 51 sec · Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
53.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chester Avenue, H Street
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Richland Street
590 ft · 16 sec · Richland Street
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Turn right onto South Chester Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 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 Lone Pine 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.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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 Lone Pine 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 Lone Pine to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Indian Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Lone Pine and 83.7 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.7 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 12:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.27 one way or $68.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lone Pine and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Wells
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 Indian Wells.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lone Pine and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 100.51 mi (161.75 km).
#1 Lone Pine
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California
| Population | 2,035 |
| Coordinates | 36.6062600, -118.0646200 |
| Altitude | 1136 |
| 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: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $34.27 | $68.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $36.03 | $72.06 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $37.08 | $74.17 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $44.95 | $89.90 |
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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