How far is Val Verde, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Val Verde, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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 22m.
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.
City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Val Verde and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Val Verde and Bakersfield.
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Start on San Martinez Road
20 m · 3 sec · San Martinez Road
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Turn right onto Chiquito Canyon Road
585 ft · 18 sec · Chiquito Canyon Road
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Turn right onto Hunstock Street
124 m · 11 sec · Hunstock Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Del Valle Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Del Valle Road
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Turn straight onto Hasley Canyon Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hasley Canyon Road
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Turn left onto Hasley Canyon Road
3177 ft · 1 min · Hasley Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hasley Canyon Road
50 m · 3 sec · Hasley Canyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hasley Canyon Road
534 ft · 12 sec · Hasley Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 5 North: Sacramento
60 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 5 North: Sacramento
1406 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
24.5 mi · 28 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.3 mi · 28 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward California Avenue
1301 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto California Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · California Avenue
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
1765 ft · 39 sec · 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 Val Verde 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.
Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.3 mi · 00h 28m
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 Val Verde 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 Val Verde to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Val Verde and 38.6 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.75 one way or $31.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Val Verde and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Lebec
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 Lebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Val Verde and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 67.33 mi (108.35 km).
#1 Val Verde
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 2,468 |
| Coordinates | 34.4450000, -118.6575900 |
| Altitude | 362 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $15.75 | $31.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.56 | $33.12 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $17.04 | $34.09 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $20.66 | $41.32 |
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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