How far is Sun City, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sun City and Bakersfield is 154.8 miles (249.13 km).
Flight distance from Sun City, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 154.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Sun City to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sun City, California to Bakersfield, California is: 187.66 miles (302.01 km) by car.
Driving from Sun City to Bakersfield will take approximately 03 hours 21 minutes.
#1 Sun City
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°42'33"N 117°11'50"W |
| Latitude | 33.7091900 |
| Longitude | -117.1972600 |
| Altitude | 434 |
| 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 Sun City and Bakersfield
The distance between Sun City and Bakersfield is 302 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 21 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 Sun City and Bakersfield. The current time is 13:52:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.07 liters (6.62 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sun City and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sun City to Bakersfield is $35.46 (diesel $41.03).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $35.46 | $37.03 | $38.03 | $41.03 |
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 December 14, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sun City and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
