How far is Mariposa, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Mariposa, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 187.7 miles (302 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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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 Mariposa and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mariposa and Bakersfield.
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Start on the route
41 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto 6th Street
65 m · 11 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Central Yosemite Highway
817 ft · 28 sec · Central Yosemite Highway
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Turn left
23 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Golden Chain Highway
16.6 mi · 25 min · Golden Chain Highway
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Continue on Boot Jack Road
9.6 mi · 15 min · Boot Jack Road
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Turn right onto Southern Yosemite Highway
35.5 mi · 49 min · Southern Yosemite Highway
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Continue on Yosemite Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Yosemite Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 43 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 Mariposa 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.
Golden State Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Mariposa and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mariposa to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kingsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Mariposa and 97.5 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.19 one way or $76.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mariposa 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 Mariposa and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 155.12 mi (249.64 km).
#1 Mariposa
Census-designated place in and the county seat of Mariposa County, California
| Population | 1,373 |
| Coordinates | 37.4849400, -119.9662800 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| 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: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $38.19 | $76.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $40.16 | $80.31 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $41.33 | $82.66 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $50.09 | $100.19 |
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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