How far is Palo Alto, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palo Alto and Bakersfield is 224.94 miles (362.01 km).
Flight distance from Palo Alto, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 224.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Palo Alto to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palo Alto, California to Bakersfield, California is: 263.45 miles (423.98 km) by car.
Driving from Palo Alto to Bakersfield will take approximately 04 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Palo Alto
The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. Palo Alto is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as Stanford University campus and the Computer History Museum.
| Population | 67008 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°26'31"N 122°8'35"W |
| Latitude | 37.4418800 |
| Longitude | -122.1430200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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 Palo Alto and Bakersfield
The distance between Palo Alto and Bakersfield is 424 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 42 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 Palo Alto and Bakersfield. The current time is 12:17:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.19 liters (9.3 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palo Alto and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palo Alto to Bakersfield is $49.78 (diesel $57.6).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $49.78 | $51.99 | $53.39 | $57.6 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Palo Alto and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
