How far is Woodville, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Woodville, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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.
A city in Kern County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodville and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodville and Bakersfield.
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Start on Road 167
121 m · 25 sec · Road 167
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Turn left onto Avenue 168
1.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue 168
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Turn left onto Road 152
3 mi · 5 min · Road 152
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avenue 144
15 m · 1 sec · Avenue 144
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Exit the roundabout onto Avenue 144
4 mi · 6 min · Avenue 144
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Continue on Poplar Avenue
2207 ft · 37 sec · Poplar Avenue
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Continue on Avenue 144
125 m · 15 sec · Avenue 144
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Turn left onto Burnett Road
1042 ft · 18 sec · Burnett Road
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Take the ramp straight
891 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
43.2 mi · 46 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 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 Woodville 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 Highway
Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
43.2 mi · 00h 46m
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 Woodville and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodville to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Woodville and 30.8 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.59 one way or $27.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodville and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Delano
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 Delano.
Wasco station
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Visalia, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodville and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 50.78 mi (81.73 km).
#1 Woodville
Situated in the flat landscape of California's San Joaquin Valley in Tulare County, this rural census-designated place rests at an elevation of 338 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0935600, -119.1990000 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $13.59 | $27.17 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $14.10 | $28.21 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $14.52 | $29.03 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $18.26 | $36.51 |
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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