Distance from Nashville to Bakersfield by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Nashville (TN) to Bakersfield (CA) is 1800 miles or 2896 kilometers or 1563 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Nashville to Bakersfield is 2021 miles (3254 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 221 miles or 358 km.

Nashville to Bakersfield Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Nashville, TN to Bakersfield, CA

The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to Bakersfield, California is 2021 miles or 3254 km.
The total driving distance from Nashville, TN to Bakersfield, CA is 2021 miles or 3254 kilometers. Your trip begins in Nashville, Tennessee. It ends in Bakersfield, California.
The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to Bakersfield, California is approximately 2021 miles (3254 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 35 to 36 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Nashville, TN to Bakersfield, CA

How long is the drive from Nashville, TN to Bakersfield, CA?
The total driving time is 35 hours, 16 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Nashville to Bakersfield take?
Nashville and Bakersfield are 35 hours 16 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 Nashville and Bakersfield

Time difference between Nashville (TN) and Bakersfield (CA) is 3 Hours.
Bakersfield time is 3 Hours behind Nashville.

Current local time in Nashville	Current local time in Bakersfield
2025-12-17, 06:14:45 EST	2025-12-17, 03:14:45 PST

How Far is it Between Nashville Tennessee, USA and Bakersfield California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2021 mi	3254 km	1755.04 nmi
Straight line distance	1800 mi	2896 km	1563 nmi
Difference	221 mi	358 km	192 nmi

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