How far is Riverside, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Riverside and Bakersfield is 134.63 miles (216.67 km).
Flight distance from Riverside, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 134.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Riverside to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Riverside, California to Bakersfield, California is: 166.9 miles (268.6 km) by car.
Driving from Riverside to Bakersfield will take approximately 02 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Riverside
The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Riverside is known for its citrus industry, its history as a resort town, and its many attractions, such as the Mission Inn Riverside and the California Citrus State Historic Park.
| Population | 330786 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°57'12"N 117°23'46"W |
| Latitude | 33.9533500 |
| Longitude | -117.3961600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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 Riverside and Bakersfield
The distance between Riverside and Bakersfield is 269 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 59 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 Riverside and Bakersfield. The current time is 09:53:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.29 liters (5.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Riverside and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Riverside to Bakersfield is $31.54 (diesel $36.49).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $31.54 | $32.93 | $33.82 | $36.49 |
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 Riverside and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
