How far is Lake Forest, CA from Bakersfield, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Forest and Bakersfield is 141.26 miles (227.34 km).

Flight distance from Lake Forest, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 141.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Lake Forest to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Forest, California to Bakersfield, California is: 157.06 miles (252.76 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Forest to Bakersfield will take approximately 02 hours 41 minutes.

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#1 Lake Forest

A city in Orange County, California. It is located on the shores of Lake Forest in southern California. Lake Forest is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lake Forest Arboretum and Botanic Garden.

Population 85329
GPS Coordinates 33°38'49"N 117°41'21"W
Latitude 33.6469700
Longitude -117.6892200
Altitude 148
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 Lake Forest and Bakersfield

The distance between Lake Forest and Bakersfield is 253 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 48 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 Lake Forest and Bakersfield. The current time is 04:57:31.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 08 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.98 liters (5.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to Bakersfield is $29.68 (diesel $34.34).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $29.68 $30.99 $31.83 $34.34

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 Lake Forest 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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