How far is Alpaugh, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Alpaugh, CA to Oakland, CA is about 228.7 miles (368 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203 miles (326.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The county seat of Merced County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpaugh and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpaugh and Oakland.
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Start on Tule Road
7 m · 3 sec · Tule Road
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Turn right onto Center Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on Road 16
1317 ft · 41 sec · Road 16
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Turn left onto Virginia Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · Virginia Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
3 mi · 7 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto Utica Avenue
18.9 mi · 46 min · Utica Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1744 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
140.9 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North
2051 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
1226 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1685 ft · 49 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1523 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
559 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1058 ft · 49 sec · 14th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpaugh and Oakland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
141 mi · 02h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Alpaugh and Mostly Clear near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpaugh to Oakland?
The road trip is about 228.7 miles (368 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Los Banos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.2 miles from Alpaugh and 114.5 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203 miles (326.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.56 one way or $93.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpaugh and Mostly Clear near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Los Banos
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Los Banos.
Merced station
Denair station
Gilroy, California
Modesto station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpaugh and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 203.01 mi (326.72 km).
#1 Alpaugh
Alpaugh is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8877300, -119.4873400 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakland
The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture.
| Population | 424,891 |
| Coordinates | 37.8043700, -122.2708000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $46.56 | $93.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $48.95 | $97.91 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $50.38 | $100.76 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $61.07 | $122.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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