How far is Valley Center, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Valley Center and Bakersfield is 187.07 miles (301.06 km).
Flight distance from Valley Center, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 187.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Valley Center to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Valley Center, California to Bakersfield, California is: 222.43 miles (357.97 km) by car.
Driving from Valley Center to Bakersfield will take approximately 04 hours 06 minutes.
#1 Valley Center
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 9277 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°13'6"N 117°2'3"W |
| Latitude | 33.2183700 |
| Longitude | -117.0342000 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| 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 Valley Center and Bakersfield
The distance between Valley Center and Bakersfield is 358 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 58 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 Valley Center and Bakersfield. The current time is 08:45:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.71 liters (7.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Valley Center and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Valley Center to Bakersfield is $42.03 (diesel $48.63).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $42.03 | $43.89 | $45.08 | $48.63 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Valley Center and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
