How far is Santa Barbara, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Barbara and Bakersfield is 76.25 miles (122.71 km).
Flight distance from Santa Barbara, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 76.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Barbara, California to Bakersfield, California is: 147.1 miles (236.74 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield will take approximately 02 hours 30 minutes.
#1 Santa Barbara
The most populous city in Santa Barbara County, California. It is located on the coast of the Santa Barbara Channel in southern California. Santa Barbara is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and the Santa Barbara Zoo.
| Population | 90254 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°25'15"N 119°41'53"W |
| Latitude | 34.4208300 |
| Longitude | -119.6981900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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 Santa Barbara and Bakersfield
The distance between Santa Barbara and Bakersfield is 237 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 37 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 Santa Barbara and Bakersfield. The current time is 23:25:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.65 liters (5.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Barbara and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield is $27.8 (diesel $32.16).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $27.8 | $29.03 | $29.81 | $32.16 |
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 Santa Barbara and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
