Distance from Mesa to Bakersfield by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Mesa (AZ) to Bakersfield (CA) is 432 miles or 695 kilometers or 375 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Mesa to Bakersfield is 499 miles (804 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 67 miles or 109 km.

Flight distance from Mesa, AZ to Bakersfield, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Mesa and Bakersfield is 432 miles or 695 km.
The nearest airport to Mesa, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to Bakersfield, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

What is the average flight time from Mesa to Bakersfield?

Flight time from Mesa, AZ to Bakersfield, CA is 0 hours 59 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Mesa to Bakersfield Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Bakersfield, CA

The driving distance from Mesa, Arizona to Bakersfield, California is 499 miles or 804 km.
The total driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Bakersfield, CA is 499 miles or 804 kilometers. Your trip begins in Mesa, Arizona. It ends in Bakersfield, California.
The driving distance from Mesa, Arizona to Bakersfield, California is approximately 499 miles (804 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Mesa, AZ to Bakersfield, CA

How long is the drive from Mesa, AZ to Bakersfield, CA?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 9 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Mesa to Bakersfield take?
Mesa and Bakersfield are 9 hours 9 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Mesa and Bakersfield

Time difference between Mesa (AZ) and Bakersfield (CA) is 1 Hours.
Bakersfield time is 1 Hours behind Mesa.

Current local time in MesaCurrent local time in Bakersfield
2025-12-20, 04:05:49 MST2025-12-20, 03:05:49 PST
How Far is it Between Mesa Arizona, USA and Bakersfield California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 499 mi 804 km 433.33 nmi
Straight line distance 432 mi 695 km 375 nmi
Difference 67 mi 109 km 58 nmi

Mesa Details

Mesa is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 25' 20.2'' Longitude: W 111° 49' 21.5''
Latitude33.42227
Longitude-111.82264
StateArizona
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Bakersfield Details

Bakersfield is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 22' 23.8'' Longitude: W 119° 1' 7.4''
Latitude35.37329
Longitude-119.01871
StateCalifornia
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Mesa, AZ and Bakersfield, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 16 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 12 hours 33 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 11 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 10 hours 3 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 9 hours 8 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 8 hours 22 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 7 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 7 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 6 hours 42 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 6 hours 16 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 5 hours 54 minutes