How far is Stallion Springs, CA from Bakersfield, CA?

The driving distance from Stallion Springs, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.44 mi
01h 04m
Flight
28.92 mi
46.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.92 mi
Kilometers
46.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.44 mi
Kilometers
84.39 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bakersfield
Thu, Apr 16, 12:56 AM PDT
Return by in Stallion Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stallion Springs
2026-04-15T23:51
Arrive Bakersfield
Thu, Apr 16, 12:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stallion Springs
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
Bear Valley Springs
CA

Census-designated place in California, United States

From Stallion Springs
26.2 mi
00h 32m
To Bakersfield
26.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stallion Springs and Bakersfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stallion Springs and Bakersfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Shannon Court

    1803 ft · 1 min · Shannon Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Andrew's Drive

    2507 ft · 2 min · Saint Andrew's Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Banducci Road

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Banducci Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Banducci Road

    1112 ft · 24 sec · Banducci Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Valley Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Valley Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tucker Road

    2694 ft · 51 sec · Tucker Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Tehachapi Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Tehachapi Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

    36.9 mi · 43 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Chester Avenue, H Street

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Richland Street

    590 ft · 16 sec · Richland Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Chester Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Chester Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Truxtun Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Truxtun Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Truxtun Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stallion Springs 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
36.9 mi · 70%
Banducci Road
8.03 mi · 15%
Valley Boulevard
3.43 mi · 7%
South Chester Avenue
1.4 mi · 3%
West Tehachapi Boulevard
0.94 mi · 2%
Tucker Road
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

36.9 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bear Valley Springs
00h 32m from Stallion Springs
Leave By
4:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Stallion Springs and Clear near Bakersfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stallion Springs to Bakersfield?

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Bear Valley Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Stallion Springs and 26.3 miles from Bakersfield.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 4:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Stallion Springs and Clear near Bakersfield.

Stop Ideas Near Bear Valley Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bear Valley Springs, 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 Bear Valley Springs.

BUS

Tehachapi, California

16 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
RAIL

Bakersfield

43 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
BUS

Mojave, California

43 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway
BUS

Lancaster, California

68 mi away
44812 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stallion Springs and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 28.92 mi (46.55 km).

Stallion Springs

#1 Stallion Springs

Census designated place

Population2,488
Coordinates35.0888600, -118.6425900
Altitude1153
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: Shannon Court (-118.642769, 35.08927)
End: Truxtun Avenue (-119.01871, 35.373244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7 L · about $10.67
Round trip
$21.35
3.7 gal · 14 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.67 $21.35
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.22 $22.44
Premium $6.24 $11.55 $23.10
Diesel $7.57 $14.00 $28.00

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Stallion Springs and Bakersfield. The current time is 23:51:40.

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.