Bakersfield to Longview, Washington: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bakersfield from Longview, Washington?

The distance from Bakersfield to Longview, Washington is 771.3 miles (1241.3 km) as the crow flies. Longview, Washington is located NNW of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 925.6 miles, taking about 18h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Bakersfield in California and Longview, Washington 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. 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. 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 Longview, Washington. 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.