How far is Three Rivers, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Three Rivers, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 88.2 miles (142 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Three Rivers and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Three Rivers and Bakersfield.
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Start on Sierra Drive
16.7 mi · 29 min · Sierra Drive
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Continue on Avenue 296
2.1 mi · 3 min · Avenue 296
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Turn left onto North Spruce Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North Spruce Road
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Continue on Spruce Avenue
4.4 mi · 6 min · Spruce Avenue
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Turn left onto Avenue 232
55 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Avenue 232
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Continue on CA 99 South
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 2 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 Three Rivers and Bakersfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avenue 232
Turn left onto Avenue 232
55 mi · 01h 03m
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 Three Rivers and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Three Rivers to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 88.2 miles (142 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Terra Bella is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Three Rivers and 44.2 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.47 one way or $38.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Three Rivers and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Terra Bella
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 Terra Bella.
Visalia, California
Corcoran station
Wasco station
Goshen Junction, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Three Rivers and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 73.9 mi (118.93 km).
#1 Three Rivers
Situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Tulare County at an elevation of 843 feet, this community lies at the confluence of the North, Middle, and South Forks of the Kaweah River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.4388400, -118.9045400 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $19.47 | $38.94 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $20.80 | $41.61 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $26.16 | $52.33 |
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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