How far is Walnut Grove, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Walnut Grove, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Walnut Grove and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Grove and Bakersfield.
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Start on Lord Street
17 m · 4 sec · Lord Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
22 m · 6 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto C Street
152 m · 28 sec · C Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
3241 ft · 1 min · River Road
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Continue on Walnut Grove-Thornton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Walnut Grove-Thornton Road
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Continue on North Walnut Grove Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · North Walnut Grove Road
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Take the ramp right
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
34.4 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
204.7 mi · 3 hr 39 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 Walnut Grove 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
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
205 mi · 03h 39m
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 Walnut Grove and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walnut Grove to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.6 miles from Walnut Grove and 132.9 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 8:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.67 one way or $117.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walnut Grove and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
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 Mendota.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Grove and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 241.45 mi (388.57 km).
#1 Walnut Grove
Situated in Sacramento County at an elevation of approximately 10 feet, this census-designated place lies within the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta along the Sacramento River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2421400, -121.5116200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $58.67 | $117.33 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $60.90 | $121.79 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $62.68 | $125.35 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $78.83 | $157.66 |
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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