Cities Near Bakersfield
Cities near Bakersfield, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Delano, Porterville, Tulare. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Bakersfield, California is Delano, about 30 mi (49 km) away — roughly 58 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delano | 30 mi / 49 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Porterville | 48 mi / 77 km | 1 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tulare | 61 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Visalia | 68 mi / 109 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Valencia | 68 mi / 110 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lancaster | 68 mi / 110 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hanford | 75 mi / 120 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Palmdale | 75 mi / 121 km | 1 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Santa Barbara | 76 mi / 123 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ventura | 77 mi / 124 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Bakersfield
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Delano, Porterville, Tulare, Visalia, Valencia. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Bakersfield include Delano, Porterville, Tulare, Visalia, Valencia. The closest is Delano, about 30 miles (49 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.