Distance from Detroit to Bakersfield by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Detroit (MI) to Bakersfield (CA) is 1979 miles or 3185 kilometers or 1719 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Detroit to Bakersfield is 2299 miles (3701 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 320 miles or 516 km.

Detroit to Bakersfield Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Detroit, MI and Bakersfield, CA
This map shows the distance from Detroit, MI, Usa to Bakersfield, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Detroit, Michigan to Bakersfield, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Detroit, MI to Bakersfield, CA

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Bakersfield, California is 2299 miles or 3701 km.
The total driving distance from Detroit, MI to Bakersfield, CA is 2299 miles or 3701 kilometers. Your trip begins in Detroit, Michigan. It ends in Bakersfield, California.
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Bakersfield, California is approximately 2299 miles (3701 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 40 to 41 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Detroit, MI to Bakersfield, CA

How long is the drive from Detroit, MI to Bakersfield, CA?
The total driving time is 40 hours, 29 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Detroit to Bakersfield take?
Detroit and Bakersfield are 40 hours 29 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Detroit and Bakersfield

Time difference between Detroit (MI) and Bakersfield (CA) is 3 Hours.
Bakersfield time is 3 Hours behind Detroit.

Current local time in Detroit	Current local time in Bakersfield
2025-12-20, 06:05:59 EST	2025-12-20, 03:05:59 PST

How Far is it Between Detroit Michigan, USA and Bakersfield California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Detroit, MI and Bakersfield, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2299 mi	3701 km	1996.45 nmi
Straight line distance	1979 mi	3185 km	1719 nmi
Difference	320 mi	516 km	277 nmi

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