How far is McKinleyville, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from McKinleyville, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 565.9 miles (910.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 473.6 miles (762.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The most populous city in Yolo County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinleyville and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinleyville and Bakersfield.
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Start on the route
54 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
80 m · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Central Avenue
2022 ft · 42 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North Bank Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Bank Road
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Take the ramp straight
2562 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
134.3 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Turn right onto Court Street
888 ft · 25 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Tehama Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Tehama Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Sacramento
3233 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
31.8 mi · 34 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Continue on Westside Freeway
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
18.6 mi · 21 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
2110 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno
1936 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno
3077 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
2281 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
56.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Keep slight left
109.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 44 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 McKinleyville and Bakersfield.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Bank Road
Merge slight left
134 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving McKinleyville and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinleyville to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 565.9 miles (910.7 km) and usually takes 09h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 288.7 miles from McKinleyville and 277.2 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 473.6 miles (762.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $115.21 one way or $230.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 177.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McKinleyville and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Woodland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
North Point Park
Sacramento City Hall
City of Refuge Sacramento
City of Sacramento
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodland.
Davis station
Sacramento Valley Station
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Elk Grove, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinleyville and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 473.62 mi (762.22 km).
#1 McKinleyville
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California
| Population | 15,177 |
| Coordinates | 40.9465200, -124.1006200 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| 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: 911 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 03m |
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 | $115.21 | $230.41 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $121.14 | $242.28 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $124.67 | $249.35 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $151.11 | $302.23 |
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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