Distance from Portland to Bakersfield by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Portland (OR) to Bakersfield (CA) is 728 miles or 1171 kilometers or 632 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Portland to Bakersfield is 856 miles (1378 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 128 miles or 207 km.

Portland to Bakersfield Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Portland, OR to Bakersfield, CA

The driving distance from Portland, Oregon to Bakersfield, California is 856 miles or 1378 km.
The total driving distance from Portland, OR to Bakersfield, CA is 856 miles or 1378 kilometers. Your trip begins in Portland, Oregon. It ends in Bakersfield, California.
The driving distance from Portland, Oregon to Bakersfield, California is approximately 856 miles (1378 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 16 to 17 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Portland, OR to Bakersfield, CA

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

Time difference between Portland (OR) and Bakersfield (CA) is 1 Hours.
Bakersfield time is 1 Hours behind Portland.

Current local time in Portland	Current local time in Bakersfield
2025-12-27, 12:02:56 MST	2025-12-27, 11:02:56 PST

How Far is it Between Portland Oregon, USA and Bakersfield California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	856 mi	1378 km	743.35 nmi
Straight line distance	728 mi	1171 km	632 nmi
Difference	128 mi	207 km	111 nmi

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