Bakersfield to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

726.4 miles 1169.1 km · straight line
855.5 miles actual route 1376.8 km · driving distance
16h 17min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
346° NNW bearing direction

How far is Bakersfield from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Bakersfield to Portland, Oregon is 726.4 miles (1169.1 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located NNW of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 855.5 miles, taking about 16h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Bakersfield in California and Portland, Oregon in Oregon.

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 Portland, Oregon. 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 Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 17min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 32min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~21h 10min $103–$299* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bakersfield & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Bakersfield
35.37°N, 119.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
124m elevation
Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 242 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM