Bakersfield to Gallup: Road Trip Guide & Distance

578.2 miles 930.6 km · straight line
693.9 miles estimated 1116.7 km · driving distance
13h 58min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Bakersfield from Gallup?

The distance from Bakersfield to Gallup is 578.2 miles (930.6 km) as the crow flies. Gallup is located E of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 693.9 miles, taking about 13h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Bakersfield in California and Gallup in New Mexico.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bakersfield and Gallup. 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 Gallup

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 58min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 46min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 9min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bakersfield & Gallup

Quick Facts

Bakersfield
35.37°N, 119.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
124m elevation
Gallup
35.53°N, 108.74°W
America/Denver
1985m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients