Bakersfield to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

431.4 miles 694.3 km · straight line
498.3 miles actual route 801.9 km · driving distance
9h 9min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bakersfield from Mesa?

The distance from Bakersfield to Mesa is 431.4 miles (694.3 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located ESE of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 498.3 miles, taking about 9h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Bakersfield in California and Mesa in Arizona.

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. 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 Mesa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 9min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 59min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~8h 42min $60–$174* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Bakersfield
35.37°N, 119.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
124m elevation
Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM