How far is Fresno, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fresno and Bakersfield is 103.88 miles (167.17 km).
Flight distance from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 103.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Fresno to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fresno, California to Bakersfield, California is: 109.64 miles (176.45 km) by car.
Driving from Fresno to Bakersfield will take approximately 01 hours 49 minutes.
#1 Fresno
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area. It is located in the San Joaquin Valley in central California. Fresno is known for its agricultural industry, its hot climate, and its many attractions, such as the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and the Fresno Grizzlies baseball team.
| Population | 530267 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°44'52"N 119°46'21"W |
| Latitude | 36.7477300 |
| Longitude | -119.7723700 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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 Fresno and Bakersfield
The distance between Fresno and Bakersfield is 176 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 57 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 Fresno and Bakersfield. The current time is 19:34:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.65 liters (3.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fresno and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fresno to Bakersfield is $20.72 (diesel $23.97).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $20.72 | $21.63 | $22.22 | $23.97 |
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 April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fresno and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
