How far is Tracy, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Tracy, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tracy and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tracy and Bakersfield.
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Start on West 11th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West 11th Street
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Turn left onto Corral Hollow Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Corral Hollow Road
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Take the ramp left
1030 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Elton Brown Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
192.5 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stockdale Highway
1185 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Stockdale Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Stockdale Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockdale Highway
39 m · 2 sec · Stockdale Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway
4.3 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 Tracy 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.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
193 mi · 03h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Tracy and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tracy to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
San Joaquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Tracy and 120.6 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.59 one way or $95.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tracy and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near San Joaquin
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 San Joaquin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tracy and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 211.15 mi (339.81 km).
#1 Tracy
The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.
| Population | 95,025 |
| Coordinates | 37.7398700, -121.4261800 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $47.59 | $95.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $50.04 | $100.09 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $51.50 | $103.01 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $62.43 | $124.86 |
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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