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Road trip from Albuquerque to Bakersfield

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ITINERARY

13h 59m802 miles31 stops
1
Betty's Bath and Day Spa
1835 Candelaria Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107-2744
Betty's features two outdoor hot tubs and saunas, massages, facials, restorative spa treatments, lounge and relaxation areas in a xeriscaped garden setting, and a specialty boutique with natural and scintillating bath & body products as well as sassy and stylish affordable accessories.
2
La Cumbre Brewing Company
3313 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107-1930
3
Hinkle Fun Center
12931 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112-4779
Hinkle Family Fun Center is Albuquerque's Premier Family Entertainment Destination located in sunny New Mexico. Hinkle Family Fun Center features two scenic 18 hole Miniature Golf Courses, a 1/8 mile twisting Go Kart Track, Rock Climbing, two Game Rooms and Prize Centers with over 150 redemption and arcade games, Bumper Boats, Bungee Jump Trampoline, a 4500 square foot black light themed Lazer Tag arena, XD Dark Ride, Lazer Frenzy, Bumper Cars, Light Space, Birthday Parties, Group Events and Cody’s Cafe too! Celebrating 25 years of making memories that matter!
4
9/11 Remembrance Garden
East 3rd Street and Transcon Lane, Winslow, AZ 86047
5
Winlsow Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
523 W Second St, Winslow, AZ 86047-3319
6
The Museum Club
3404 E Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86004-4032
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to "two step" at this popular authentic western saloon that is built around five standing tree trunks. Each night features a live country western band to entertain you.
7
Castle Mountains National Monument
unnamed dirt road off of Lanfair Road in Mojave National Preserve, Barstow, CA 92364
8
Main Street Murals
Route 66, Barstow, CA
9
Skyline Drive-in
31175 US Highway 58, Barstow, CA 92311-1914
10
Giant Fire Helmet
861 Barstow Rd, Barstow, CA 92311-3903
11
Barstow Harvey House
681 N 1st Ave, Barstow, CA 92311-2201
12
Treasure House Mall
236 E Main St # 300, Barstow, CA 92311-2321
13
Outlets at Barstow
2796 Tanger Way, Barstow, CA 92311-9414
Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Banana Republic, Fossil, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Guess, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Nine West, Reebok and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in Barstow. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online). In Shopper Services you can purchase a coupon book full of great savings or if you are already a TangerClub member pick up a coupon book for free! Think Outlets, Think Tanger.
14
Mojave Narrows Regional Park Camping
18000 Yates Road, Victorville, CA 92392
Some 1,500 species of watchable wildlife call this lush stretch of habitat along the Mojave River home, making it a magnet for bird-watchers, horseback riders and campers. The park’s two lakes not only attract migratory birds but also make it a popular fishing spot.You can bring your own mount or rent horses and ponies from the on-site stables.Mojave Narrows’ flat, open terrain includes pastures surrounded by cottonwood and willow trees. The park, located in the Victor Valley area, boasts lots of activities for visitors. Facilities include group and RV campsites ( some with lake views), a playground, waterpark, picnic shelters and hiking trails. A low ropes course is also planned.
15
Holiday Skate Center
14950 Palmdale Rd, Victorville, CA 92392-2506
16
Adelanto Stadium
12000 Stadium Rd, Adelanto, CA 92301-3400
17
Thien Vien Chan Nguyen Buddhist Meditation Center
20635 US Highway 395, Adelanto, CA 92301-9225
18
El Mirage Lake
20471 Mountain View Rd, Adelanto, CA 92301
19
Furys Sports Bar
1353 W Inyokern Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555-8514
20
Desert Tortoise Natural Area
Randsburg Mojave Road, California City, CA 93505
21
Indian Pools Trail
China Peak Back Parking Lot, Lakeshore, Huntington Lake, CA 93634
22
Central Park
10400 Heather Ave, California City, CA 93505-2228
23
Wine Resources
42257 6th St W Unit 302, Lancaster, PA 93534-7163
We are a winery, with a tasting room, Thief & Barrel, on premise. Stop by, take a tour, taste wine and explore. We are a custom crush facility for the small lot and commercial winemaker. We are committed to wine education from ground to glass and look forward to sharing our interest, commitment and the fruits of our labor with you. Stop by and visit. We look forward to meeting you.
24
Mountain Spirit Center
8400 Juniper Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561-9315
25
Tomo-Kahni State HIstoric Park
310 S Green St Tehachapi Museum, Tehachapi, CA 93561-1721
Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park was created as a unit of California State Parks in 1993 to protect and preserve the integrity of this unique site. Nestled atop a ridge in the Tehachapi Mountains, overlooking Sand Canyon to the east and the Tehachapi valley to the west, Tomo-Kahni, or "Winter Village," was the site of a Kawaiisu (Nuwa) village. The location was likely chosen for its moderate temperature and plentiful resources. The Kawaiisu migrated from the Great Basin and made the Tehachapi their home for two to three thousand years. The Kawaiisu are noted for their finely woven baskets of intricate and colorful design. Tour Information Due to the extremely sensitive nature of the site, Tomo-Kahni is available to the public by tour only. These tours are led by trained State Park Volunteers on weekends during the spring and fall months.
26
Tehachapi Visitor Center
200 W Tehachapi Blvd Freedom Plaza, Tehachapi, CA 93561-1634
The Tehachapi Freedom Plaza & Visitor Center features a stunning one-of-a-kind monument in celebration and recognition of the five branches of the military, and in honor of the men and women who have served and are now serving. The Visitor Center is a welcoming place for tourists, and residents, to learn about all the amazing things that Tehachapi has to offer - including places to visit, things to do and events to attend. Staffed entirely by community volunteers, the Center is open Thursday through Monday, 10 am to 4 pm.
27
California Fruit Depot
10854 Redbank Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307-9143
28
Peacocks at Hart Park
River Rd, Bakersfield, CA
29
Ethels Old Corral
4310 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308-9606
30
Buck Owens' Crystal Palace
2800 Buck Owens Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93308-6314
Combination, Steakhouse, theater and a museum housing memorabilia spanning Buck Owens' 40 year career in country music.
31
The Park at River Walk
11200 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA
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OVERVIEW

Albuquerque to Bakersfield
1
Start:Betty's Bath and Day Spa
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(98) review
Betty's features two outdoor hot tubs and saunas, massages, facials, restorative spa treatments, lounge and relaxation areas in a xeriscaped garden setting, and a specialty boutique with natural and scintillating bath & body products as well as sassy and stylish affordable accessories.
1835 Candelaria Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107-2744
2
La Cumbre Brewing Company
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(92) review
3313 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107-1930
3
Hinkle Fun Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.0
(95) review
Hinkle Family Fun Center is Albuquerque's Premier Family Entertainment Destination located in sunny New Mexico. Hinkle Family Fun Center features two scenic 18 hole Miniature Golf Courses, a 1/8 mile twisting Go Kart Track, Rock Climbing, two Game Rooms and Prize Centers with over 150 redemption and arcade games, Bumper Boats, Bungee Jump Trampoline, a 4500 square foot black light themed Lazer Tag arena, XD Dark Ride, Lazer Frenzy, Bumper Cars, Light Space, Birthday Parties, Group Events and Cody’s Cafe too! Celebrating 25 years of making memories that matter!
12931 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112-4779
4
9/11 Remembrance Garden
Winslow, Arizona·
4.5
(91) review
East 3rd Street and Transcon Lane, Winslow, AZ 86047
5
Winlsow Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
Winslow, Arizona·
4.5
(9) review
523 W Second St, Winslow, AZ 86047-3319
6
The Museum Club
Flagstaff, Arizona·
4.0
(99) review
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to "two step" at this popular authentic western saloon that is built around five standing tree trunks. Each night features a live country western band to entertain you.
3404 E Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86004-4032
7
Castle Mountains National Monument
Barstow, California·
4.5
(2) review
unnamed dirt road off of Lanfair Road in Mojave National Preserve, Barstow, CA 92364
8
Main Street Murals
Barstow, California·
4.0
(8) review
Route 66, Barstow, CA
9
Skyline Drive-in
Barstow, California·
4.5
(62) review
31175 US Highway 58, Barstow, CA 92311-1914
10
Giant Fire Helmet
Barstow, California·
5.0
(4) review
861 Barstow Rd, Barstow, CA 92311-3903
11
Barstow Harvey House
Barstow, California·
4.0
(78) review
681 N 1st Ave, Barstow, CA 92311-2201
12
Treasure House Mall
Barstow, California·
4.5
(7) review
236 E Main St # 300, Barstow, CA 92311-2321
13
Outlets at Barstow
Barstow, California·
4.0
(448) review
Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Banana Republic, Fossil, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Guess, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Nine West, Reebok and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in Barstow. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online). In Shopper Services you can purchase a coupon book full of great savings or if you are already a TangerClub member pick up a coupon book for free! Think Outlets, Think Tanger.
2796 Tanger Way, Barstow, CA 92311-9414
14
Mojave Narrows Regional Park Camping
Victorville, California·
4.0
(59) review
Some 1,500 species of watchable wildlife call this lush stretch of habitat along the Mojave River home, making it a magnet for bird-watchers, horseback riders and campers. The park’s two lakes not only attract migratory birds but also make it a popular fishing spot.You can bring your own mount or rent horses and ponies from the on-site stables.Mojave Narrows’ flat, open terrain includes pastures surrounded by cottonwood and willow trees. The park, located in the Victor Valley area, boasts lots of activities for visitors. Facilities include group and RV campsites ( some with lake views), a playground, waterpark, picnic shelters and hiking trails. A low ropes course is also planned.
18000 Yates Road, Victorville, CA 92392
15
Holiday Skate Center
Victorville, California·
4.0
(6) review
14950 Palmdale Rd, Victorville, CA 92392-2506
16
Adelanto Stadium
Adelanto, California·
4.0
(16) review
12000 Stadium Rd, Adelanto, CA 92301-3400
17
Thien Vien Chan Nguyen Buddhist Meditation Center
Adelanto, California·
5.0
(1) review
20635 US Highway 395, Adelanto, CA 92301-9225
18
El Mirage Lake
Adelanto, California·
4.5
(8) review
20471 Mountain View Rd, Adelanto, CA 92301
19
Furys Sports Bar
Ridgecrest, California·
4.5
(6) review
1353 W Inyokern Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555-8514
20
Desert Tortoise Natural Area
California City, California·
4.0
(17) review
Randsburg Mojave Road, California City, CA 93505
21
Indian Pools Trail
Lakeshore, Huntington Lake, California·
4.5
(3) review
China Peak Back Parking Lot, Lakeshore, Huntington Lake, CA 93634
22
Central Park
California City, California·
3.0
(10) review
10400 Heather Ave, California City, CA 93505-2228
23
Wine Resources
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania·
(0) review
We are a winery, with a tasting room, Thief & Barrel, on premise. Stop by, take a tour, taste wine and explore. We are a custom crush facility for the small lot and commercial winemaker. We are committed to wine education from ground to glass and look forward to sharing our interest, commitment and the fruits of our labor with you. Stop by and visit. We look forward to meeting you.
42257 6th St W Unit 302, Lancaster, PA 93534-7163
24
Mountain Spirit Center
Tehachapi, California·
4.5
(8) review
8400 Juniper Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561-9315
25
Tomo-Kahni State HIstoric Park
Tehachapi, California·
4.5
(7) review
Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park was created as a unit of California State Parks in 1993 to protect and preserve the integrity of this unique site. Nestled atop a ridge in the Tehachapi Mountains, overlooking Sand Canyon to the east and the Tehachapi valley to the west, Tomo-Kahni, or "Winter Village," was the site of a Kawaiisu (Nuwa) village. The location was likely chosen for its moderate temperature and plentiful resources. The Kawaiisu migrated from the Great Basin and made the Tehachapi their home for two to three thousand years. The Kawaiisu are noted for their finely woven baskets of intricate and colorful design. Tour Information Due to the extremely sensitive nature of the site, Tomo-Kahni is available to the public by tour only. These tours are led by trained State Park Volunteers on weekends during the spring and fall months.
310 S Green St Tehachapi Museum, Tehachapi, CA 93561-1721
26
Tehachapi Visitor Center
Tehachapi, California·
4.5
(6) review
The Tehachapi Freedom Plaza & Visitor Center features a stunning one-of-a-kind monument in celebration and recognition of the five branches of the military, and in honor of the men and women who have served and are now serving. The Visitor Center is a welcoming place for tourists, and residents, to learn about all the amazing things that Tehachapi has to offer - including places to visit, things to do and events to attend. Staffed entirely by community volunteers, the Center is open Thursday through Monday, 10 am to 4 pm.
200 W Tehachapi Blvd Freedom Plaza, Tehachapi, CA 93561-1634
27
California Fruit Depot
Bakersfield, California·
5.0
(72) review
10854 Redbank Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307-9143
28
Peacocks at Hart Park
Bakersfield, California·
4.0
(55) review
River Rd, Bakersfield, CA
29
Ethels Old Corral
Bakersfield, California·
4.5
(7) review
4310 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308-9606
30
Buck Owens' Crystal Palace
Bakersfield, California·
4.5
(564) review
Combination, Steakhouse, theater and a museum housing memorabilia spanning Buck Owens' 40 year career in country music.
2800 Buck Owens Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93308-6314
31
The Park at River Walk
Bakersfield, California·
4.0
(65) review
11200 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA

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What's the driving distance between Albuquerque and Bakersfield?
The distance is 802 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 13h 59m mins in normal traffic
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