Bakersfield to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Bakersfield from Tucson?
The distance from Bakersfield to Tucson is 510.4 miles (821.4 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located ESE of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 594.7 miles, taking about 10h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Bakersfield in California and Tucson in Arizona.
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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Bakersfield and Tucson. 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 Tucson
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
- You could travel this distance about 48.8 times to circle the Earth's equator