Bakersfield to El Paso: Road Trip Guide & Distance

762.8 miles 1227.6 km · straight line
912 miles actual route 1467.7 km · driving distance
16h 13min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bakersfield from El Paso?

The distance from Bakersfield to El Paso is 762.8 miles (1227.6 km) as the crow flies. El Paso is located ESE of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 912 miles, taking about 16h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Bakersfield in California and El Paso in Texas.

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 El Paso. 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.

How to Get from Bakersfield to El Paso

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 13min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 28min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~21h 5min $109–$319* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bakersfield & El Paso

Quick Facts

Bakersfield
35.37°N, 119.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
124m elevation
El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 254 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM