Bakersfield to Simi Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

77.4 miles 124.6 km · straight line
96.8 miles estimated 155.8 km · driving distance
1h 57min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
170° S bearing direction

How far is Bakersfield from Simi Valley?

The distance from Bakersfield to Simi Valley is 77.4 miles (124.6 km) as the crow flies. Simi Valley is located S of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 96.8 miles, taking about 1h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Simi Valley. 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 Simi Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 57min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 20min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 51min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bakersfield & Simi Valley

Quick Facts

Bakersfield
35.37°N, 119.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
124m elevation
Simi Valley
34.27°N, 118.78°W
America/Los_Angeles
234m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 321.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients