Bakersfield to Reno: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bakersfield from Reno?

The distance from Bakersfield to Reno is 290.5 miles (467.5 km) as the crow flies. Reno is located N of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 363.1 miles, taking about 7h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Bakersfield in California and Reno in Nevada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time.

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