How far is El Centro, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between El Centro and Bakersfield is 266.26 miles (428.5 km).
Flight distance from El Centro, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 266.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from El Centro to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from El Centro, California to Bakersfield, California is: 324.05 miles (521.51 km) by car.
Driving from El Centro to Bakersfield will take approximately 05 hours 47 minutes.
#1 El Centro
A city in Imperial County, California. It is located on the Mexican border in the southeastern part of the state. El Centro is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the El Centro Historical Society and the El Centro Museum.
| Population | 43601 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°47'31"N 115°33'47"W |
| Latitude | 32.7920000 |
| Longitude | -115.5630500 |
| Altitude | -12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bakersfield
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area. It is located in the southern San Joaquin Valley in central California. Bakersfield is known for its oil industry, its agriculture, and its many attractions, such as the Kern County Museum and the California Living Museum.
| Population | 385725 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°22'24"N 119°1'7"W |
| Latitude | 35.3732900 |
| Longitude | -119.0187100 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Bakersfield: Truxtun Avenue (-119.01871,35.373244)
Estimated Travel Time Between El Centro and Bakersfield
The distance between El Centro and Bakersfield is 522 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 47 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between El Centro and Bakersfield. The current time is 14:52:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 24 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 43.29 liters (11.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between El Centro and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from El Centro to Bakersfield is $61.23 (diesel $70.85).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $61.23 | $63.94 | $65.67 | $70.85 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between El Centro and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
