To get to Bakersfield from Los Angeles, you would typically take Interstate 5 (I-5) North. This route is the most direct and commonly used, as it connects the two cities efficiently. Depending on traffic conditions, you may also consider taking State Route 99 as an alternative. Always check for real-time traffic updates before your trip.
135 miles taking this route:Take I-5 NORTH, from Disneyland, to HIGHWAY 99 - NORTH to BAKERSFIELD and FRESNO at EXIT 221.Take HIGHWAY 99 - NORTH to Bakersfield.
190 miles up HIGHWAY 99 NORTH.
110 miles taking HIGHWAY 99 - SOUTH.
250 miles taking this route:Take I-5 NORTH from Santa Ana to HIGHWAY 99 NORTH to BAKERSFIELD and FRESNO at EXIT 221.Take HIGHWAY 99 NORTH to Fresno.
147 miles taking this route:Take I-405 NORTH from Hawthorne to I-5 NORTH.Take I-5 NORTH to HIGHWAY 99 NORTH to BAKERSFIELD at EXIT 221.Take HIGHWAY 99 NORTH to Delano
270 miles taking this route:Take I-5 NORTH, from Los Angeles, to HIGHWAY 99 - NORTH to BAKERSFIELD and FRESNO at EXIT 221.Take HIGHWAY 99 - NORTH to HIGHWAY 41 - NORTH to YOSEMITE at EXIT 131.Take HIGHWAY 41 - NORTH to ROAD 222 to BASS LAKE, past Oakhurst. Follow signs.
These two cities are about 100 miles apart. It can take up to 2 hours to do the drive depending on where you start from.
318 miles following HIGHWAY 99 - SOUTH.
About 325 miles taking this route:Take I-5 NORTH, from Anaheim, to HIGHWAY 99 - NORTH to BAKERSFIELD and FRESNO at EXIT 221.Take HIGHWAY 99 - NORTH to HWY 41 - NORTH to YOSEMITE at EXIT 131 in FRESNO.Take HIGHWAY 41 - NORTH to Yosemite National Park.
265 miles taking this route:Take the 210 WEST to I-5 (GOLDEN STATE FWY) NORTH to SACRAMENTO at EXIT 1A.Take I-5 NORTH to HIGHWAY 99 NORTH to BAKERSFIELD and FRESNO at EXIT 221.Take HIGHWAY 99 NORTH to Fresno.
9 and 1/2 hours
It takes about 4 hours to go to Bakersfield from San Jose.