Bakersfield to Delano: Road Trip Guide & Distance

30.2 miles 48.6 km · straight line
39.3 miles estimated 63.2 km · driving distance
47min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
335° NNW bearing direction

How far is Bakersfield from Delano?

The distance from Bakersfield to Delano is 30.2 miles (48.6 km) as the crow flies. Delano is located NNW of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 39.3 miles, taking about 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bakersfield and Delano. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bakersfield to Delano

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 47min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Bakersfield & Delano

Quick Facts

Bakersfield
35.37°N, 119.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
124m elevation
Delano
35.77°N, 119.25°W
America/Los_Angeles
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 10 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 824.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients