Bakersfield to Mount Rainier: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bakersfield from Mount Rainier?

The distance from Bakersfield to Mount Rainier is 805.7 miles (1296.7 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rainier is located N of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 966.9 miles, taking about 19h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Bakersfield in California and Mount Rainier 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. 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 Mount Rainier. 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.