Driving Time from Bakersfield to Palmdale
Driving from Bakersfield to Palmdale is about 97 mi and takes roughly 1 hr 45 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Bakersfield and Palmdale are about 75 mi (121 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 97 mi (157 km), a drive of about 1 hr 45 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 38 min.
| Straight-line distance | 75 mi / 121 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 97 mi / 157 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 45 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 38 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $12 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 34.977, -118.565 |
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 Palmdale is about 75 mi (121 km) in a straight line, and roughly 97 mi (157 km) by road.