How far is Richmond, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Richmond and Bakersfield is 255.69 miles (411.5 km).
Flight distance from Richmond, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 255.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Richmond to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Richmond, California to Bakersfield, California is: 289.35 miles (465.67 km) by car.
Driving from Richmond to Bakersfield will take approximately 04 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Richmond
The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. It is located in the East Bay region of California. Richmond is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Richmond Japanese Tea Garden and the Richmond Museum of History.
| Population | 110038 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°56'9"N 122°20'52"W |
| Latitude | 37.9357600 |
| Longitude | -122.3477500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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 Richmond and Bakersfield
The distance between Richmond and Bakersfield is 466 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 10 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 Richmond and Bakersfield. The current time is 01:27:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.65 liters (10.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richmond and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richmond to Bakersfield is $54.68 (diesel $63.26).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $54.68 | $57.1 | $58.64 | $63.26 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Richmond and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
