Bakersfield to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bakersfield from Denver?

The distance from Bakersfield to Denver is 824.3 miles (1326.6 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located ENE of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1032.5 miles, taking about 18h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Bakersfield in California and Denver in Colorado.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bakersfield and Denver. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.