How far is Taft, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Taft and Bakersfield is 29.4 miles (47.32 km).
Flight distance from Taft, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 29.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Taft, California to Bakersfield, California is: 36.72 miles (59.1 km) by car.
Driving from Taft to Bakersfield will take approximately 00 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Taft
City in Kern County, California, United States
| Population | 8488 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°8'33"N 119°27'23"W |
| Latitude | 35.1424700 |
| Longitude | -119.4565100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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 Taft and Bakersfield
The distance between Taft and Bakersfield is 59 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 39 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 Taft and Bakersfield. The current time is 12:07:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.91 liters (1.3 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Taft and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Taft to Bakersfield is $6.94 (diesel $8.03).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $6.94 | $7.25 | $7.44 | $8.03 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Taft and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
