How far is Palm Desert, CA from Bakersfield, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Palm Desert and Bakersfield is 188.69 miles (303.67 km).

Flight distance from Palm Desert, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 188.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Palm Desert to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Palm Desert, California to Bakersfield, California is: 232.87 miles (374.76 km) by car.

Driving from Palm Desert to Bakersfield will take approximately 03 hours 48 minutes.

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#1 Palm Desert

A city in Riverside County, California. It is located in the Coachella Valley region of the state. Palm Desert is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Palm Desert International Tennis Garden and the Palm Desert Art Museum.

Population 53524
GPS Coordinates 33°43'21"N 116°22'37"W
Latitude 33.7225500
Longitude -116.3769700
Altitude 67
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 Palm Desert and Bakersfield

The distance between Palm Desert and Bakersfield is 375 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 09 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 Palm Desert and Bakersfield. The current time is 06:19:44.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 39 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 52 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 06 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 54 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.11 liters (8.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palm Desert and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palm Desert to Bakersfield is $44 (diesel $50.91).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $44 $45.95 $47.19 $50.91

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 Palm Desert 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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