How far is Los Serranos, CA from Bakersfield, CA?

The driving distance from Los Serranos, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.4 mi
02h 33m
Flight
122.1 mi
196.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.1 mi
Kilometers
196.5 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.4 mi
Kilometers
232.39 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bakersfield
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM PDT
Return by in Los Serranos
Sun, Apr 19, 9:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Serranos
2026-04-19T03:57
Arrive Bakersfield
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Serranos
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Val Verde
CA

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

From Los Serranos
72.2 mi
01h 16m
To Bakersfield
72.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Los Serranos and Bakersfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Serranos and Bakersfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Sierra Vista Drive

    38 m · 10 sec · Sierra Vista Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Country Club Drive

    565 ft · 21 sec · Country Club Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Valle Vista Drive

    987 ft · 40 sec · Valle Vista Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ramona Avenue

    2104 ft · 49 sec · Ramona Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto CA 142: Chino Hills Markway, Ramona Avenue

    2304 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Chino Valley Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    25.3 mi · 28 min · Golden State Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward California Avenue

    1301 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto California Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · California Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Chester Avenue

    1765 ft · 39 sec · Chester Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Truxtun Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Truxtun Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Truxtun Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Serranos and Bakersfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Freeway
81.2 mi · 56%
Golden State Freeway
47.5 mi · 33%
Chino Valley Freeway
7.37 mi · 5%
CA 57 North
4.16 mi · 3%
California Avenue
1.46 mi · 1%
I 210 West
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Foothill Freeway

Keep slight left

36.1 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
122.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Val Verde
01h 16m from Los Serranos
Leave By
1:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Los Serranos 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 Los Serranos to Bakersfield?

The road trip is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Val Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.2 miles from Los Serranos and 72.2 miles from Bakersfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.42 one way or $58.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Los Serranos and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.

Stop Ideas Near Val Verde

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Val Verde, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Val Verde.

RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

14 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Simi Valley

20 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

22 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road
BUS

Fillmore, California

24 mi away
718 West Ventura St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Serranos and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 122.1 mi (196.5 km).

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#1 Los Serranos

Comarque of the Valencian Community

Population7,099
Coordinates33.9727900, -117.7081100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Bakersfield

#2 Bakersfield

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area.

Population385,725
Coordinates35.3732900, -119.0187100
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Sierra Vista Drive (-117.708197, 33.972871)
End: Truxtun Avenue (-119.01871, 35.373244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.29 L · about $29.42
Round trip
$58.84
10.2 gal · 38.58 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $29.42 $58.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $30.94 $61.87
Premium $6.24 $31.84 $63.68
Diesel $7.57 $38.59 $77.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Serranos and Bakersfield. The current time is 03:57:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.