How far is Sheridan, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Sheridan, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 322.4 miles (518.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.9 miles (452.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheridan and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan and Bakersfield.
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Start on Riosa Road
28 m · 5 sec · Riosa Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheridan Lincoln Boulevard
826 ft · 18 sec · Sheridan Lincoln Boulevard
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Turn left onto Riosa Road
1458 ft · 27 sec · Riosa Road
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Turn left
18 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Sacramento
2423 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
1653 ft · 21 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on South Sacramento Freeway
56.8 mi · 1 hr 6 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 Sheridan and Bakersfield.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Sacramento Freeway
Keep slight left
109 mi · 02h 05m
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 Sheridan and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheridan to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 322.4 miles (518.8 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Planada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.1 miles from Sheridan and 166.3 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.9 miles (452.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 6:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.25 one way or $142.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sheridan and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Planada
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 Planada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 280.9 mi (452.07 km).
#1 Sheridan
Located in the low-lying Sacramento Valley region of Placer County at an elevation of just 112 feet, this unincorporated area is geographically distinct from the Sierra Nevada foothills to the east.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9796200, -121.3755100 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 519 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $71.25 | $142.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $73.96 | $147.92 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $76.12 | $152.24 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $95.74 | $191.48 |
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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