Bakersfield to Ontario: Road Trip Guide & Distance

119.3 miles 192 km · straight line
149.1 miles estimated 240 km · driving distance
3h 0min estimated drive time
$14 - $18 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
139° SE bearing direction

How far is Bakersfield from Ontario?

The distance from Bakersfield to Ontario is 119.3 miles (192 km) as the crow flies. Ontario is located SE of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 149.1 miles, taking about 3h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bakersfield and Ontario. 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 Ontario

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 0min $14 - $18 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 36min $12–$22* Budget
Train ~2h 51min $18–$52* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bakersfield & Ontario

Quick Facts

Bakersfield
35.37°N, 119.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
124m elevation
Ontario
34.06°N, 117.65°W
America/Los_Angeles
306m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 40 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 208.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients