How far is Tahoe Vista, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Tahoe Vista, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 408.5 miles (657.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tahoe Vista and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tahoe Vista and Bakersfield.
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Start on North Lake Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Lake Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Shore Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · North Shore Boulevard
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Continue on Senator Paul J. Lunardi Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Senator Paul J. Lunardi Memorial Highway
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Continue on California Highway 267
5.8 mi · 8 min · California Highway 267
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Continue straight
851 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp left toward CA 89
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
84.2 mi · 1 hr 37 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 Tahoe Vista 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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tahoe Vista 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 Tahoe Vista to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 408.5 miles (657.4 km) and usually takes 06h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Keyes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.1 miles from Tahoe Vista and 214.4 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 135.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $83.19 one way or $166.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tahoe Vista and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Keyes
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 Keyes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tahoe Vista and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 273.11 mi (439.53 km).
#1 Tahoe Vista
Census-designated place in Placer County, California
| Population | 1,433 |
| Coordinates | 39.2399100, -120.0510200 |
| Altitude | 1900 |
| 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: 657 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 05m |
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 | $83.19 | $166.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $87.47 | $174.94 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $90.02 | $180.05 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $109.12 | $218.23 |
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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