Bakersfield to Ellensburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bakersfield from Ellensburg?

The distance from Bakersfield to Ellensburg is 807 miles (1298.7 km) as the crow flies. Ellensburg is located N of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 968.3 miles, taking about 19h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Bakersfield in California and Ellensburg in Washington.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Ellensburg. 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.