How far is El Centro, CA from Bakersfield, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between El Centro and Bakersfield is 266.26 miles (428.5 km).

Flight distance from El Centro, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 266.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from El Centro to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from El Centro, California to Bakersfield, California is: 324.05 miles (521.51 km) by car.

Driving from El Centro to Bakersfield will take approximately 05 hours 47 minutes.

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#1 El Centro

A city in Imperial County, California. It is located on the Mexican border in the southeastern part of the state. El Centro is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the El Centro Historical Society and the El Centro Museum.

Population 43601
GPS Coordinates 32°47'31"N 115°33'47"W
Latitude 32.7920000
Longitude -115.5630500
Altitude -12
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between El Centro and Bakersfield

The distance between El Centro and Bakersfield is 522 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 47 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 El Centro and Bakersfield. The current time is 17:15:48.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 08 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 37 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 02 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 43.29 liters (11.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between El Centro and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from El Centro to Bakersfield is $61.23 (diesel $70.85).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $61.23 $63.94 $65.67 $70.85

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between El Centro and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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