There are
1,837 mi
from Bakersfield, CA to Clayton, MO
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 8 hours to go from Bakersfield, California to Clayton, Missouri.
The flight distance (direct flight from Bakersfield, CA to Clayton, MO) is 1,592.68 mi.
1,837 mi = 2,956.08 kms