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Trip from Bakersfield, CA to Soulsbyville, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 38m
Distance
229.4 mi
369 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 25m
★
6 AM
4h 39m
8 AM
5h 6m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 31m
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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Soulsbyville, CA
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Trip Overview
Bakersfield to Soulsbyville is 229.4 miles and takes about 4h 38m via Golden State Highway and La Grange Road, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Pacific Coast region of California to another part of the same region, offering a primarily surface road experience. You'll spend a good portion of your time on surface streets, so it's a route best suited for those who prefer a more leisurely pace and don't mind a bit more time getting to their destination. Plan for about 30% of your drive to be on highways.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.7 miles from Bakersfield, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golden State Highway | 111.4 mi | 2h |
| La Grange Road | 26.2 mi | 38m |
| Northbound California State Route 99 | 22 mi | 25m |
| CA 99 | 21.4 mi | 24m |
| Snelling Highway | 17.7 mi | 26m |
| CA 49 | 11.9 mi | 17m |
| CA 108 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| Golden State Freeway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Golden State Highway
— 111.4 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield, CA and Soulsbyville, CA.
1
Start on Truxtun Avenue
0.1 mi
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23 sec
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Truxtun Avenue
2
Continue on Truxtun Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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Truxtun Avenue
3
Turn right onto Chester Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Chester Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto Golden State Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Golden State Road
5
Continue on Golden State Road
427 ft
·
8 sec
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Golden State Road
6
Take the ramp
395 ft
·
10 sec
7
Merge onto CA 204; CA 99 BUS
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden State Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto CA 99
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on CA 99
111 mi
·
2 hr
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Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 144
Toward Avenue 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto CA 99
21 mi
·
24 min
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CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 99
22 mi
·
25 min
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Northbound California State Route 99
Toward CA 99
13
Take the exit onto CA 59; CA 140
0.6 mi
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1 min
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CA 59; CA 140
Exit 188
Toward CA 140 West, CA 59 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CA 59
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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V Street
15
Turn left onto CA 59
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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West 16th Street
16
Turn right onto CA 59
18 mi
·
26 min
·
Snelling Highway
17
Continue on CA 59; J16
387 ft
·
6 sec
·
La Grange Road
18
Continue on CA 59; J16
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Merced Falls Road
19
Turn left onto J59
26 mi
·
38 min
·
La Grange Road
20
At end of road, turn right onto CA 108; CA 120
7.3 mi
·
9 min
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CA 108; CA 120
21
Enter roundabout onto CA 49; CA 108
116 ft
·
2 sec
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CA 49; CA 108
22
Continue on CA 49; CA 108
12 mi
·
17 min
·
CA 49; CA 108
23
Turn right onto Soulsbyville Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Soulsbyville Road
24
Arrive at destination
Soulsbyville Road
Trip Plan
This 4-hour, 38-minute drive is easily manageable in a single day, so consider leaving mid-morning to avoid rush hour in Bakersfield. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 111.4 miles on Golden State Highway, you can decide on the fly when you need a break. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you transition to surface roads, and aim to fill up before leaving the more populated areas. The $55 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting this relatively short, same-day trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 114.7 miles from Bakersfield, CA, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 50 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.7 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Soulsbyville, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bakersfield, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bakersfield, CA
This is one driving day of about 229.4 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Bakersfield, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Golden State Highway for about 111.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.7 miles from Bakersfield, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Golden State Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
C. H. Warlow Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
United Park
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
EZ Trip Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Valley Fuel Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.5 mi from route
Rest Area
0.7 mi from route
Ahmed's Exxon
0.9 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 163.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Golden State Road
Enter roundabout onto Golden State Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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CA 204; CA 99 BUS / Golden State Avenue
Merge onto CA 204; CA 99 BUS / Golden State Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
3.4 mi into trip
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~5m in
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CA 99 / Golden State Freeway
Merge onto CA 99 / Golden State Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
119.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
Take the exit toward Avenue 7
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 144
Toward Avenue 7
8
163.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m in
|
CA 59; CA 140
Take the exit onto CA 59; CA 140 toward CA 140 West, CA 59 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 188
Toward CA 140 West, CA 59 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.99 one way
$95.99 round trip
$5.31/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.52 | $49.84 | $99.69 |
| premium | $5.67 | $51.16 | $102.33 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $43.32 | $86.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.8 | 0 | $24.09 | $11.01 |
| Efficient EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.07 | $9.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.8 | 1 | $32.12 | $14.68 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Bakersfield, CA
Late night in Bakersfield on Monday
Local time
3:55 AM
PDT
Current temp
100°F
Sunny
NW 5 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 1:24AM PDT until July 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Destination
Soulsbyville, CA
Late night in Soulsbyville on Monday
Local time
3:55 AM
PDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
WSW 6 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 1:24AM PDT until July 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 38m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
César E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's...
28 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll encounter a mixed highway and surface road profile on this 229.4-mile drive. About 30% of the route is on highways, with the longest stretch on Golden State Highway covering 111.4 miles. After this initial highway segment, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect to see a change in scenery and traffic flow as you move from faster highway speeds to more local surface road conditions.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.4 mi on Golden State Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Golden State Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 229.4 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Golden State Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (CA 204; CA 99 BUS / Golden State Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,928 ft
165 ft
Total Climb
2,861 ft
Total Descent
336 ft
Highest Point
2,928 ft
~229.4 mi in
Elevation Range
2,763 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bakersfield, CA to Soulsbyville, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Avenue 7 along the way.
Avenue 7
119.9 mi in
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~2h 11m
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."
Arriving in Soulsbyville, CA
Full guide →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 4h 38m. Total distance: 229.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 111.4 miles on Golden State Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Soulsbyville, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Golden State Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (CA 204; CA 99 BUS / Golden State Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — César E. Chávez National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Soulsbyville, CA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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