Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
61.5 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Woodville, CA
Abhishek Navlakha
This 61.5-mile drive from Bakersfield, CA to Woodville, CA is a straightforward local journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 13 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Golden State Highway, Golden State Freeway, and Avenue 144, this route is well within the scope of a day trip, with no overnight stops recommended. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, it's an economical option for a short excursion. The drive offers a practical feel, connecting two points within California's Pacific Coast region without significant scenic detours. You'll find this trip to be a functional way to get from point A to point B.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golden State Highway | 43.3 mi | 46m |
| Golden State Freeway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Avenue 144 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Road 152 | 3 mi | 5m |
| Golden State Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Avenue 168 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Chester Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Poplar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield, CA and Woodville, CA.
Start on Truxtun Avenue
Continue on Truxtun Avenue
Turn right onto Chester Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Golden State Road
Continue on Golden State Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto CA 204; CA 99 BUS
Merge onto CA 99
Continue on CA 99
Take the exit
At end of road, turn right onto CA 190
Continue on CA 190
Enter roundabout onto J15
Continue on J15
Turn right onto J46
Turn right onto Road 167
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Bakersfield, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 52.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto Golden State Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Merge onto CA 204; CA 99 BUS / Golden State Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto CA 99 / Golden State Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CA 190: Tipton, Porterville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto CA 190 / Poplar Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$14.14 one way
$28.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.96 | $29.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bakersfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Woodville on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route. While 8% of the journey is on highways, the majority involves navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 43.3 miles on the Golden State Highway. This suggests a driving experience that requires attention to turns and changes in road type, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The profile indicates a more engaged driving experience, typical of connecting smaller communities or agricultural areas.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 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.
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 61.5 miles you will encounter 12 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bakersfield, CA to Woodville, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Porterville along the way.
Porterville
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 61.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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