How far is Merced, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merced and Bakersfield is 156.21 miles (251.39 km).
Flight distance from Merced, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 156.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Merced to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merced, California to Bakersfield, California is: 163.68 miles (263.42 km) by car.
Driving from Merced to Bakersfield will take approximately 02 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Merced
The most populous city in Merced County, California. It is located on the Merced River in the San Joaquin Valley in central California. Merced is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Merced County Courthouse and the Merced Museum.
| Population | 88235 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°18'8"N 120°28'59"W |
| Latitude | 37.3021600 |
| Longitude | -120.4829700 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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 Merced and Bakersfield
The distance between Merced and Bakersfield is 263 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 55 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 Merced and Bakersfield. The current time is 00:29:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.86 liters (5.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merced and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merced to Bakersfield is $30.93 (diesel $35.79).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $30.93 | $32.3 | $33.17 | $35.79 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merced and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
