How far is Ridgecrest, CA from Bakersfield, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ridgecrest and Bakersfield is 77.75 miles (125.12 km).

Flight distance from Ridgecrest, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 77.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Ridgecrest to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ridgecrest, California to Bakersfield, California is: 114.19 miles (183.77 km) by car.

Driving from Ridgecrest to Bakersfield will take approximately 01 hours 56 minutes.

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#1 Ridgecrest

City in California

Population 29135
GPS Coordinates 35°37'21"N 117°40'15"W
Latitude 35.6224600
Longitude -117.6709000
Altitude 698
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 Ridgecrest and Bakersfield

The distance between Ridgecrest and Bakersfield is 184 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 02 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 Ridgecrest and Bakersfield. The current time is 09:19:33.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 51 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 25 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.25 liters (4.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ridgecrest and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ridgecrest to Bakersfield is $21.58 (diesel $24.97).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $21.58 $22.53 $23.14 $24.97

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ridgecrest and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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