Distance From Fresno, CA To Bakersfield, CA

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How far is Fresno, CA from Bakersfield, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Fresno and Bakersfield is 103.88 miles (167.17 km).

Flight distance from Fresno, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 103.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Fresno to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Fresno, California to Bakersfield, California is: 109.64 miles (176.45 km) by car.

Driving from Fresno to Bakersfield will take approximately 01 hours 49 minutes.

#1 Fresno

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area. It is located in the San Joaquin Valley in central California. Fresno is known for its agricultural industry, its hot climate, and its many attractions, such as the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and the Fresno Grizzlies baseball team.

Population	530267
GPS Coordinates	36°44'52"N 119°46'21"W
Latitude	36.7477300
Longitude	-119.7723700
Altitude	94
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

Starting point in Fresno: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237,36.747738)Ending point in Bakersfield: Truxtun Avenue (-119.01871,35.373244)

Estimated Travel Time Between Fresno and Bakersfield

The distance between Fresno and Bakersfield is 176 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 57 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 Fresno and Bakersfield. The current time is 11:35:08.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	03 hours 39 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	02 hours 44 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	02 hours 11 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 49 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 33 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 22 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.65 liters (3.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fresno and Bakersfield.The estimated cost of gas to go from Fresno to Bakersfield is $20.72 (diesel $23.97).

California gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$5.36	$5.59	$5.74	$6.2
Total	$20.72	$21.63	$22.22	$23.97

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 February 13, 2026.

How did we calculate the distance?

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