Distance Guide
How far is Los Angeles from Bakersfield?
The distance between Los Angeles, CA and Bakersfield, CA is about 101 miles — roughly a 1 hr 50 min drive at typical highway speeds.
Distance
101 mi
Drive time
1 hr 50 min
Midpoint
34.713°, -118.631°
Driving from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
Most drivers cover the 101-mile route in about 1 hr 50 min, depending on traffic, weather, and stops. The fair midpoint — a natural place to break the trip or meet someone driving from the other direction.
Meet in the middle instead of driving the whole way
If you and a friend are both making this trip just to see each other, meeting halfway saves everyone roughly half the drive — about 51 miles each instead of 101. MidMeetup picks the exact fair midpoint and recommends restaurants, coffee shops, and bars nearby.
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