How far is South Lake Tahoe, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between South Lake Tahoe and Bakersfield is 251.65 miles (404.99 km).
Flight distance from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 251.65 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 44 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 40 minutes to travel from South Lake Tahoe to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from South Lake Tahoe, California to Bakersfield, California is: 370.39 miles (596.09 km) by car.
Driving from South Lake Tahoe to Bakersfield will take approximately 06 hours 37 minutes.
#1 South Lake Tahoe
City in California
| Population | 22847 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°55'60"N 119°59'4"W |
| Latitude | 38.9332400 |
| Longitude | -119.9843500 |
| Altitude | 1901 |
| 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 South Lake Tahoe and Bakersfield
The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Bakersfield is 596 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 37 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 South Lake Tahoe and Bakersfield. The current time is 00:29:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 56 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 49.48 liters (13.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Lake Tahoe and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Lake Tahoe to Bakersfield is $69.99 (diesel $80.98).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $69.99 | $73.09 | $75.06 | $80.98 |
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 02, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Lake Tahoe and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
