Bakersfield to Olympic: Road Trip Guide & Distance

890.4 miles 1433 km · straight line
1068.5 miles estimated 1719.6 km · driving distance
21h 30min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
346° NNW bearing direction

How far is Bakersfield from Olympic?

The distance from Bakersfield to Olympic is 890.4 miles (1433 km) as the crow flies. Olympic is located NNW of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1068.5 miles, taking about 21h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Bakersfield in California and Olympic 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 Olympic. 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 Olympic

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 30min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 48min $85–$160* Budget
Train ~27h 57min $128–$374* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bakersfield & Olympic

Quick Facts

Bakersfield
35.37°N, 119.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
124m elevation
Olympic
47.80°N, 123.60°W
America/Los_Angeles
1424m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 297 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients