How far is Santa Clara, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Clara and Bakersfield is 213.11 miles (342.97 km).
Flight distance from Santa Clara, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 213.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Santa Clara to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Clara, California to Bakersfield, California is: 252.82 miles (406.87 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Clara to Bakersfield will take approximately 04 hours 07 minutes.
#1 Santa Clara
The third most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Santa Clara is known for its many technology companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Computer History Museum and the Levi's Stadium.
| Population | 131055 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°21'15"N 121°57'19"W |
| Latitude | 37.3541100 |
| Longitude | -121.9552400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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 Clara and Bakersfield
The distance between Santa Clara and Bakersfield is 407 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 31 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 Clara and Bakersfield. The current time is 22:47:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.77 liters (8.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Clara and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Clara to Bakersfield is $47.77 (diesel $55.28).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $47.77 | $49.89 | $51.23 | $55.28 |
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 Clara and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
