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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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.
Census-designated place in California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
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.
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Start on Shannon Court
1803 ft · 1 min · Shannon Court
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Turn left onto Saint Andrew's Drive
2507 ft · 2 min · Saint Andrew's Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Banducci Road
7.8 mi · 11 min · Banducci Road
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Continue on Banducci Road
1112 ft · 24 sec · Banducci Road
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Turn right onto Valley Boulevard
3.4 mi · 5 min · Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Tucker Road
2694 ft · 51 sec · Tucker Road
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Continue on West Tehachapi Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · West Tehachapi Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
36.9 mi · 43 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chester Avenue, H Street
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Richland Street
590 ft · 16 sec · Richland Street
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Turn right onto South Chester Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 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 Stallion Springs 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bear Valley Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stallion Springs and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 28.92 mi (46.55 km).
#1 Stallion Springs
Census designated place
| Population | 2,488 |
| Coordinates | 35.0888600, -118.6425900 |
| Altitude | 1153 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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