How far is Sherman Oaks, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Sherman Oaks, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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 01h 50m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sherman Oaks and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherman Oaks and Bakersfield.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Ventura Boulevard
48 m · 12 sec · Ventura Boulevard
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Turn left onto Van Nuys Boulevard
2365 ft · 1 min · Van Nuys Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 North: Ventura
1359 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
1 km · 43 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South, I 405 North: Santa Monica, Sacramento
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Sacramento
1182 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
9.4 mi · 11 min · San Diego Freeway
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.3 mi · 28 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward California Avenue
1301 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto California Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · California Avenue
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
1765 ft · 39 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto Truxtun Avenue
6 m · 1 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 Sherman Oaks 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.
I 5 Truck North
Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 00h 42m
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 Sherman Oaks and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sherman Oaks to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Sherman Oaks and 50 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sherman Oaks and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Lebec
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 Lebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sherman Oaks and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 90.42 mi (145.51 km).
#1 Sherman Oaks
Located in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, this urban and suburban neighborhood sits at an approximate elevation of 663 feet, bordered to the south by the Santa Monica Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1511200, -118.4492500 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $23.61 | $47.22 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $29.70 | $59.40 |
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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