How far is Porterville, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Porterville and Bakersfield is 47.81 miles (76.94 km).
Flight distance from Porterville, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 47.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Porterville, California to Bakersfield, California is: 51.63 miles (83.1 km) by car.
Driving from Porterville to Bakersfield will take approximately 00 hours 59 minutes.
#1 Porterville
The most populous city in Tulare County, California. It is located on the Kern River in the San Joaquin Valley region of the state. Porterville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Porterville Museum and the Porterville Art Center.
| Population | 58949 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°3'55"N 119°1'0"W |
| Latitude | 36.0652300 |
| Longitude | -119.0167700 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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 Porterville and Bakersfield
The distance between Porterville and Bakersfield is 83 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 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 Porterville and Bakersfield. The current time is 23:17:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.9 liters (1.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Porterville and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Porterville to Bakersfield is $9.76 (diesel $11.29).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $9.76 | $10.19 | $10.46 | $11.29 |
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 Porterville and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
