Distance from Sacramento to Bakersfield by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Sacramento (CA) to Bakersfield (CA) is 261 miles or 420 kilometers or 227 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Sacramento to Bakersfield is 276 miles (445 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 15 miles or 25 km.

Sacramento to Bakersfield Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA

The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Bakersfield, California is 276 miles or 445 km.
The total driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 276 miles or 445 kilometers. Your trip begins in Sacramento, California. It ends in Bakersfield, California.
The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Bakersfield, California is approximately 276 miles (445 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 5 to 6 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA

How long is the drive from Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA?
The total driving time is 5 hours, 12 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Sacramento to Bakersfield take?
Sacramento and Bakersfield are 5 hours 12 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 Sacramento and Bakersfield

Time difference between Sacramento (CA) and Bakersfield (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Sacramento	Current local time in Bakersfield
2025-12-19, 01:29:52 PST	2025-12-19, 01:29:52 PST

How Far is it Between Sacramento California, USA and Bakersfield California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	276 mi	445 km	239.68 nmi
Straight line distance	261 mi	420 km	227 nmi
Difference	15 mi	25 km	12 nmi

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