How far is Pioneer, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Pioneer and Bakersfield is 228.07 miles (367.05 km).
Flight distance from Pioneer, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 228.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Pioneer to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Pioneer, California to Bakersfield, California is: 297.89 miles (479.41 km) by car.
Driving from Pioneer to Bakersfield will take approximately 05 hours 02 minutes.
#1 Pioneer
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°25'55"N 120°34'19"W |
| Latitude | 38.4318600 |
| Longitude | -120.5718700 |
| Altitude | 910 |
| 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 Pioneer and Bakersfield
The distance between Pioneer and Bakersfield is 479 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 19 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 Pioneer and Bakersfield. The current time is 20:37:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 57 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.79 liters (10.51 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pioneer and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pioneer to Bakersfield is $56.29 (diesel $65.13).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $56.29 | $58.78 | $60.37 | $65.13 |
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 December 28, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pioneer and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
