How far is Oakland, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Oakland and Bakersfield is 246.47 miles (396.66 km).
Flight distance from Oakland, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 246.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Oakland to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Oakland, California to Bakersfield, California is: 280.63 miles (451.63 km) by car.
Driving from Oakland to Bakersfield will take approximately 04 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Oakland
The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture. The city is home to the Oakland International Airport, the Oakland Raiders, and the Golden State Warriors. Oakland is also home to a number of universities, such as the University of California, Berkeley and the Mills College.
| Population | 424891 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°48'16"N 122°16'15"W |
| Latitude | 37.8043700 |
| Longitude | -122.2708000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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 Oakland and Bakersfield
The distance between Oakland and Bakersfield is 452 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 01 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 Oakland and Bakersfield. The current time is 00:01:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.48 liters (9.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Oakland and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Oakland to Bakersfield is $53.03 (diesel $61.36).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $53.03 | $55.37 | $56.87 | $61.36 |
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 November 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Oakland and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
