How far is Walnut Creek, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Walnut Creek and Bakersfield is 243.18 miles (391.37 km).
Flight distance from Walnut Creek, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 243.18 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Walnut Creek to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Walnut Creek, California to Bakersfield, California is: 271.83 miles (437.47 km) by car.
Driving from Walnut Creek to Bakersfield will take approximately 04 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Walnut Creek
The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. Walnut Creek is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Walnut Creek Historical Society and the Walnut Creek Civic Center.
| Population | 69936 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°54'23"N 122°3'54"W |
| Latitude | 37.9063100 |
| Longitude | -122.0649600 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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 Walnut Creek and Bakersfield
The distance between Walnut Creek and Bakersfield is 437 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 51 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 Walnut Creek and Bakersfield. The current time is 17:24:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.31 liters (9.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Walnut Creek and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Walnut Creek to Bakersfield is $51.37 (diesel $59.43).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $51.37 | $53.64 | $55.09 | $59.43 |
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 Walnut Creek and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
