How far is Palm Desert, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palm Desert and Bakersfield is 188.69 miles (303.67 km).
Flight distance from Palm Desert, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 188.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Palm Desert to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palm Desert, California to Bakersfield, California is: 232.87 miles (374.76 km) by car.
Driving from Palm Desert to Bakersfield will take approximately 03 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Palm Desert
A city in Riverside County, California. It is located in the Coachella Valley region of the state. Palm Desert is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Palm Desert International Tennis Garden and the Palm Desert Art Museum.
| Population | 53524 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°43'21"N 116°22'37"W |
| Latitude | 33.7225500 |
| Longitude | -116.3769700 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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 Palm Desert and Bakersfield
The distance between Palm Desert and Bakersfield is 375 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 09 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 Palm Desert and Bakersfield. The current time is 21:21:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.11 liters (8.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palm Desert and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palm Desert to Bakersfield is $44 (diesel $50.91).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $44 | $45.95 | $47.19 | $50.91 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Palm Desert and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
