Bakersfield to Pullman: Road Trip Guide & Distance

790.5 miles 1272.2 km · straight line
948.6 miles estimated 1526.6 km · driving distance
19h 5min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Bakersfield from Pullman?

The distance from Bakersfield to Pullman is 790.5 miles (1272.2 km) as the crow flies. Pullman is located N of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 948.6 miles, taking about 19h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Bakersfield in California and Pullman 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 Pullman. 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 Pullman

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 5min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 54min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~24h 49min $114–$332* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bakersfield & Pullman

Quick Facts

Bakersfield
35.37°N, 119.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
124m elevation
Pullman
46.73°N, 117.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
717m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 264 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients