How far is Freedom, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Freedom and Bakersfield is 187.75 miles (302.16 km).
Flight distance from Freedom, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 187.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Freedom to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Freedom, California to Bakersfield, California is: 229.93 miles (370.04 km) by car.
Driving from Freedom to Bakersfield will take approximately 03 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Freedom
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°56'7"N 121°46'23"W |
| Latitude | 36.9352300 |
| Longitude | -121.7730100 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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 Freedom and Bakersfield
The distance between Freedom and Bakersfield is 370 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 06 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 Freedom and Bakersfield. The current time is 07:04:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 30.71 liters (8.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Freedom and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Freedom to Bakersfield is $43.45 (diesel $50.27).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $43.45 | $45.37 | $46.6 | $50.27 |
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 January 15, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Freedom and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
