Bakersfield to The Dalles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

715.2 miles 1151 km · straight line
858.2 miles estimated 1381.2 km · driving distance
17h 16min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
352° N bearing direction

How far is Bakersfield from The Dalles?

The distance from Bakersfield to The Dalles is 715.2 miles (1151 km) as the crow flies. The Dalles is located N of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 858.2 miles, taking about 17h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Bakersfield in California and The Dalles 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. 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 The Dalles. 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 The Dalles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 16min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 43min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~22h 27min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bakersfield & The Dalles

Quick Facts

Bakersfield
35.37°N, 119.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
124m elevation
The Dalles
45.59°N, 121.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
77m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients