Bakersfield to Lassen Volcanic: Road Trip Guide & Distance

379 miles 610 km · straight line
454.8 miles estimated 732 km · driving distance
9h 9min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
340° NNW bearing direction

How far is Bakersfield from Lassen Volcanic?

The distance from Bakersfield to Lassen Volcanic is 379 miles (610 km) as the crow flies. Lassen Volcanic is located NNW of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 454.8 miles, taking about 9h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bakersfield and Lassen Volcanic. 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 Lassen Volcanic

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 9min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 59min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 42min $55–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bakersfield & Lassen Volcanic

Quick Facts

Bakersfield
35.37°N, 119.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
124m elevation
Lassen Volcanic
40.50°N, 121.50°W
America/Los_Angeles
3187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients