How far is Taft Heights, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Taft Heights, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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 00h 46m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taft Heights and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taft Heights and Bakersfield.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
759 ft · 35 sec · 6th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto A Street
2326 ft · 2 min · A Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 10th Street
5 m · 5 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
863 ft · 25 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 6th Street
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Continue on Harrison Street
1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Taft Highway
14.4 mi · 20 min · Taft Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward SR 119/SR43 Taft Hwy Roundabout
95 m · 5 sec · Enos Lane
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Exit the rotary onto Enos Lane
5.9 mi · 9 min · Enos Lane
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 58
1031 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stockdale Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Continue on Westside Parkway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Westside Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2846 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Truxtun Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Taft Heights 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.
Taft Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Taft Highway
14.4 mi · 00h 20m
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 Sunny leaving Taft Heights and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taft Heights to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Taft Heights and 19 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Taft Heights and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
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 Greenfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taft Heights and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 30.46 mi (49.02 km).
#1 Taft Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 1,949 |
| Coordinates | 35.1346900, -119.4726200 |
| Altitude | 359 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $7.67 | $15.35 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.30 | $16.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.06 | $20.13 |
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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