Bakersfield to Visalia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

67.9 miles 109.2 km · straight line
84.8 miles estimated 136.5 km · driving distance
1h 42min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
347° NNW bearing direction

How far is Bakersfield from Visalia?

The distance from Bakersfield to Visalia is 67.9 miles (109.2 km) as the crow flies. Visalia is located NNW of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 84.8 miles, taking about 1h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Visalia. 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 Visalia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 42min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 2min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 37min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bakersfield & Visalia

Quick Facts

Bakersfield
35.37°N, 119.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
124m elevation
Visalia
36.33°N, 119.29°W
America/Los_Angeles
101m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 367 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients