How far is Shafter, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Shafter and Bakersfield is 16.74 miles (26.94 km).
Flight distance from Shafter, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 16.74 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Shafter, California to Bakersfield, California is: 18.48 miles (29.74 km) by car.
Driving from Shafter to Bakersfield will take approximately 00 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Shafter
City in Kern County, California, United States
| Population | 20739 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°30'2"N 119°16'18"W |
| Latitude | 35.5005100 |
| Longitude | -119.2717800 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| 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 Shafter and Bakersfield
The distance between Shafter and Bakersfield is 30 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 19 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 Shafter and Bakersfield. The current time is 00:27:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.47 liters (0.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shafter and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shafter to Bakersfield is $3.49 (diesel $4.04).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $3.49 | $3.65 | $3.75 | $4.04 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Shafter and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
