Bakersfield to Grand Junction: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Bakersfield from Grand Junction?
The distance from Bakersfield to Grand Junction is 629.4 miles (1012.9 km) as the crow flies. Grand Junction is located ENE of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 755.3 miles, taking about 15h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Bakersfield in California and Grand Junction 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Bakersfield and Grand Junction. 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 Grand Junction
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 210 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
- You could travel this distance about 39.6 times to circle the Earth's equator