How far is Los Olivos, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Los Olivos, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (127 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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 02h 44m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Olivos and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Olivos and Bakersfield.
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Start on Chumash Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Chumash Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 North
1138 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 33 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 · 19 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
5.9 mi · 9 min · Enos Lane
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 58
1031 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stockdale Highway
4.2 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 Los Olivos 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 Los Olivos and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Olivos to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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 75.1 miles from Los Olivos and 75.5 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.9 miles (127 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.7 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 1:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.31 one way or $66.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Olivos and 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 Los Olivos and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 78.89 mi (126.96 km).
#1 Los Olivos
Located in Santa Barbara County's Santa Ynez Valley at an elevation of 837 feet, this unincorporated community is surrounded by agricultural land.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6677600, -120.1148700 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| 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 | $6.26 | $33.31 | $66.62 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $34.57 | $69.15 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $35.59 | $71.17 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $44.76 | $89.51 |
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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