How far is Joshua Tree, CA from Bakersfield, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Joshua Tree and Bakersfield is 175.81 miles (282.94 km).

Flight distance from Joshua Tree, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 175.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Joshua Tree, California to Bakersfield, California is: 212.21 miles (341.51 km) by car.

Driving from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield will take approximately 03 hours 41 minutes.

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#1 Joshua Tree

National park of the United States

Population 7414
GPS Coordinates 34°8'5"N 116°18'47"W
Latitude 34.1347300
Longitude -116.3130700
Altitude 834
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 Joshua Tree and Bakersfield

The distance between Joshua Tree and Bakersfield is 342 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 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 Joshua Tree and Bakersfield. The current time is 00:36:33.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 04 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 01 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.35 liters (7.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Joshua Tree and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Joshua Tree to Bakersfield is $40.1 (diesel $46.4).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $40.1 $41.87 $43 $46.4

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 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Joshua Tree 110.7 miles (178 km)

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Driving distance from Fresno, CA to Joshua Tree 322.06 miles (518 km)

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Driving distance from Laguna, CA to Joshua Tree 491.03 miles (790 km)

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Driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Joshua Tree 131 miles (211 km)

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Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Joshua Tree 127.75 miles (206 km)

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Driving distance from Oakland, CA to Joshua Tree 486.4 miles (783 km)

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Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Joshua Tree 500.35 miles (805 km)

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Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Joshua Tree 144.42 miles (232 km)

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Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Joshua Tree 497.97 miles (801 km)

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Driving distance from San Jose, CA to Joshua Tree 456.24 miles (734 km)

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Driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Joshua Tree 113.66 miles (183 km)

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