Cottonwood, az to Bakersfield, ca

Thanks for the help. Really appreciate it.

I agree with Old-Biscuit. I've traveled that route many times.

Hwy 260 from Cottonwood to Camp Verde....then north on I-17 to Flagstaff then west on I-40 to Barstow then Hwy 58 to Bakersfield
About 550 miles