Distance from Oklahoma City to Bakersfield by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Oklahoma City (OK) to Bakersfield (CA) is 1209 miles or 1945 kilometers or 1050 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Oklahoma City to Bakersfield is 1345 miles (2165 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 136 miles or 220 km.

Flight distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Bakersfield, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Oklahoma City and Bakersfield is 1209 miles or 1945 km.
The nearest airport to Oklahoma City, is Tulsa International Airport (TUL) and the nearest airport to Bakersfield, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

What is the average flight time from Oklahoma City to Bakersfield?

Flight time from Oklahoma City, OK to Bakersfield, CA is 2 hours 46 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Oklahoma City to Bakersfield Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Bakersfield, CA

The driving distance from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Bakersfield, California is 1345 miles or 2165 km.
The total driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Bakersfield, CA is 1345 miles or 2165 kilometers. Your trip begins in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It ends in Bakersfield, California.
The driving distance from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Bakersfield, California is approximately 1345 miles (2165 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 23 to 24 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Oklahoma City, OK to Bakersfield, CA

How long is the drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Bakersfield, CA?
The total driving time is 23 hours, 14 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Oklahoma City to Bakersfield take?
Oklahoma City and Bakersfield are 23 hours 14 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 Oklahoma City and Bakersfield

Time difference between Oklahoma City (OK) and Bakersfield (CA) is 1 Hours.
Bakersfield time is 1 Hours behind Oklahoma City.

Current local time in Oklahoma CityCurrent local time in Bakersfield
2025-12-19, 05:16:14 MST2025-12-19, 04:16:14 PST
How Far is it Between Oklahoma City Oklahoma, USA and Bakersfield California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1345 mi 2165 km 1168 nmi
Straight line distance 1209 mi 1945 km 1050 nmi
Difference 136 mi 220 km 118 nmi

Oklahoma City Details

Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 28' 1.5'' Longitude: W 97° 30' 49.2''
Latitude35.46708
Longitude-97.51366
StateOklahoma
Nearest airports to Oklahoma City

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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
Nearest airports to Bakersfield

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Oklahoma City, OK and Bakersfield, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 45 hours 6 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 33 hours 49 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 30 hours 4 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 27 hours 3 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 24 hours 36 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 22 hours 33 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 20 hours 49 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 19 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 18 hours 2 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 16 hours 54 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 15 hours 55 minutes