Bakersfield to Lewiston, Idaho: Road Trip Guide & Distance

770.1 miles 1239.3 km · straight line
924.1 miles estimated 1487.2 km · driving distance
18h 35min estimated drive time
$89 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Bakersfield from Lewiston, Idaho?

The distance from Bakersfield to Lewiston, Idaho is 770.1 miles (1239.3 km) as the crow flies. Lewiston, Idaho is located N of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 924.1 miles, taking about 18h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Bakersfield in California and Lewiston, Idaho in Idaho.

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 Lewiston, Idaho. 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 Lewiston, Idaho

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 35min $89 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 18min $74–$139* Budget
Train ~24h 10min $111–$323* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bakersfield & Lewiston, Idaho

Quick Facts

Bakersfield
35.37°N, 119.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
124m elevation
Lewiston, Idaho
46.42°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
227m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 257 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients