Distance between Bakersfield CA and Tehachapi CA

The distance from Bakersfield to Tehachapi is 40 miles by road including 37 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 38 minutes and goes through Keene.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Bakersfield 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
CA 58 30 mi, 28 min
Keene 30 mi 0:28 28 min 1.0 gal
CA 58 10 mi, 09 min
Tehachapi 40 mi 0:38 38 min 1.3 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Bakersfield to Tehachapi?

Fuel cost: 5.4 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 40.4 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Bakersfield to Tehachapi?

Driving time: 38 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 36 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 33 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 1 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 2 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Bakersfield to Tehachapi by land?

The distance between Bakersfield and Tehachapi is 40.4 mi by road including 36.7 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Bakersfield and Tehachapi respectively.

How far is Bakersfield to Tehachapi by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Bakersfield and Tehachapi is 36 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Bakersfield and Tehachapi respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Bakersfield from Tehachapi by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 4 min to cover the distance of 36 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 15 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Bakersfield to Tehachapi?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 14 min to cover the distance of 36 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 16 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Bakersfield and Tehachapi?

The halfway point between Bakersfield and Tehachapi is Keene. It is located about 10 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Keene to Bakersfield is 30 mi and driving will take about 28 min. The road between Keene and Tehachapi has length 10 mi and will take approximately 9 min.

Where is Bakersfield in relation to Tehachapi?

Bakersfield is located 36 mi north-west of Tehachapi.

Bakersfield has geographic coordinates: latitude 35.37386, longitude -119.01946.

Tehachapi has geographic coordinates: latitude 35.13219, longitude -118.44897.

Which highway goes from Bakersfield to Tehachapi?

The route from Bakersfield to Tehachapi follows CA 58.

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