How far is La Mesa, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between La Mesa and Bakersfield is 213.18 miles (343.08 km).
Flight distance from La Mesa, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 213.18 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from La Mesa to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from La Mesa, California to Bakersfield, California is: 240.94 miles (387.76 km) by car.
Driving from La Mesa to Bakersfield will take approximately 03 hours 48 minutes.
#1 La Mesa
The most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located on the Pacific Ocean in southern California. La Mesa is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the La Mesa Art Center and the La Mesa Historical Society.
| Population | 59724 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°46'4"N 117°1'23"W |
| Latitude | 32.7678300 |
| Longitude | -117.0230800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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 La Mesa and Bakersfield
The distance between La Mesa and Bakersfield is 388 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 18 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 La Mesa and Bakersfield. The current time is 00:42:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.18 liters (8.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between La Mesa and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from La Mesa to Bakersfield is $45.53 (diesel $52.68).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $45.53 | $47.54 | $48.83 | $52.68 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between La Mesa and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
