Driving Time from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
Driving from Bakersfield to Los Angeles is about 132 mi and takes roughly 2 hr 21 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Bakersfield and Los Angeles are about 101 mi (163 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 132 mi (212 km), a drive of about 2 hr 21 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 41 min.
| Straight-line distance | 101 mi / 163 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 132 mi / 212 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 21 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 41 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $16 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 34.713, -118.628 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Bakersfield to Los Angeles is about 101 mi (163 km) in a straight line, and roughly 132 mi (212 km) by road.