Origin
Bakersfield, CA
Morning in Bakersfield on Sunday
Local time
8:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bakersfield, CA to Greenfield, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bakersfield, CA
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Greenfield, CA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Bakersfield and Greenfield, this 8.1-mile journey is as straightforward as it gets. Clocking in at just 12 minutes, the route is designed for efficiency rather than sightseeing. You will spend your time navigating local streets like L Street, California Avenue, and Union Avenue rather than cruising on major interstates. Since the entire trip takes less than a quarter of an hour, it is perfectly suited for a single-day commitment. With a fuel budget of only $2, it is an extremely economical trek within the Pacific Coast region. This drive is best viewed as a practical connection for your daily errands or local travel needs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Union Avenue | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| California Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| L Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Truxtun Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Union Avenue
— 6.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield, CA and Greenfield, CA.
1
Start on Truxtun Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Truxtun Avenue
2
Turn right onto L Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
L Street
3
Turn left onto California Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
California Avenue
4
Turn right onto CA 204; CA 99 BUS
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Union Avenue
5
Turn left
143 ft
·
6 sec
6
Turn left
37 ft
·
2 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
L Street
Turn right onto L Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CA 204; CA 99 BUS / Union Avenue
Turn right onto CA 204; CA 99 BUS / Union Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.72 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| premium | $6.18 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Greenfield, CA
Morning in Greenfield on Sunday
Local time
8:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged with city infrastructure rather than open highways. Because this route involves zero highway driving, you should be prepared for frequent stops and signal changes along the path. There is no long, uninterrupted stretch to settle into, so stay alert for changing traffic patterns as you move through Bakersfield and Greenfield. The road’s personality is defined by its urban feel, requiring your full attention to manage the local intersections effectively. It is a compact, technical drive that prioritizes navigation over speed, making it a distinct change of pace from traditional cross-country road trips.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Union Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near L Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bakersfield, CA to Greenfield, CA is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (L Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (CA 204; CA 99 BUS / Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Bakersfield, CA
Full guide →Founded 1869
Bakersfield is a city in Kern County in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Bakersfield is famous for being the home of country music singers Buck Owens and Merle Haggard, and has the nickname "the country music capital of the West Coast."
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Union Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (L Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (CA 204; CA 99 BUS / Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenfield, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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