Distance from Houston to Bakersfield by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Bakersfield (CA) is 1425 miles or 2294 kilometers or 1238 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Bakersfield is 1655 miles (2665 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 230 miles or 371 km.

Houston to Bakersfield Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Houston, TX and Bakersfield, CA
This map shows the distance from Houston, TX, Usa to Bakersfield, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Houston, Texas to Bakersfield, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Bakersfield, CA

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Bakersfield, California is 1655 miles or 2665 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Bakersfield, CA is 1655 miles or 2665 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Bakersfield, California.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Bakersfield, California is approximately 1655 miles (2665 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 28 to 29 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Bakersfield, CA

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Bakersfield, CA?
The total driving time is 28 hours, 30 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Bakersfield take?
Houston and Bakersfield are 28 hours 30 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Houston and Bakersfield

Time difference between Houston (TX) and Bakersfield (CA) is 2 Hours.
Bakersfield time is 2 Hours behind Houston.

Current local time in Houston	Current local time in Bakersfield
2025-12-20, 05:05:03 CST	2025-12-20, 03:05:03 PST

How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Bakersfield California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Houston, TX and Bakersfield, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1655 mi	2665 km	1437.2 nmi
Straight line distance	1425 mi	2294 km	1238 nmi
Difference	230 mi	371 km	199 nmi

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