How far is Sacramento, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sacramento and Bakersfield is 260.38 miles (419.04 km).
Flight distance from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 260.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Sacramento to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Bakersfield, California is: 292.45 miles (470.66 km) by car.
Driving from Sacramento to Bakersfield will take approximately 04 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Sacramento
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in central California. Sacramento is the capital of California and is known for its government and its many attractions, such as the California State Capitol and the California State Railroad Museum.
| Population | 512838 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°34'54"N 121°29'40"W |
| Latitude | 38.5815700 |
| Longitude | -121.4944000 |
| 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 Sacramento and Bakersfield
The distance between Sacramento and Bakersfield is 471 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 13 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 Sacramento and Bakersfield. The current time is 16:01:01.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.06 liters (10.32 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sacramento and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sacramento to Bakersfield is $55.26 (diesel $63.94).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $55.26 | $57.71 | $59.27 | $63.94 |
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 May 20, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sacramento and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
