Drive or Fly: Willits, CA to Bakersfield, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for STS–BFL. At 411 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
7h 52m
Distance
411.5 mi
Total Cost
$126
CO2
166 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 37m
44m in the air
Air Distance
367 mi
Total Cost
$190
CO2
93 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between STS and BFL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 52m | 4h 37m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $126 | $190 |
| Carbon footprint | 166 kg CO2 | 93 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 5, CA 20, I 580
via CA 99, CA 20, I 580
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Willits, CA to Bakersfield, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.