How far is Woodlake, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Woodlake, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodlake and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodlake and Bakersfield.
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Start on East Naranjo Boulevard
99 m · 34 sec · East Naranjo Boulevard
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Continue on East Naranjo Boulevard
104 m · 7 sec · East Naranjo Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Valencia Boulevard
52 m · 3 sec · South Valencia Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Valencia Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Valencia Boulevard
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Continue on Road 212
2.7 mi · 4 min · Road 212
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Continue on Avenue 314
1.6 km · 1 min · Avenue 314
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Continue on Road 204
2.2 mi · 3 min · Road 204
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Continue on 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 Woodlake and Bakersfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 Woodlake and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodlake to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 38.3 miles from Woodlake and 38.2 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 3:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.58 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodlake 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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodlake and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 72.02 mi (115.9 km).
#1 Woodlake
City in Tulare County, California, United States
| Population | 7,654 |
| Coordinates | 36.4135600, -119.0987200 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 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 | $15.58 | $31.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.86 | $33.71 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $20.43 | $40.86 |
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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