How far is Biola, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Biola, CA to Oakland, CA is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
167.38 mi
02h 58m
Flight
141.94 mi
228.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.94 mi
Kilometers
228.43 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.38 mi
Kilometers
269.37 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM PDT
Return by in Biola
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biola
2026-04-22T22:13
Arrive Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Biola
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Shackelford
CA

City in Modesto, California, United States of America

From Biola
83 mi
01h 29m
To Oakland
84.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Biola and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Biola and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on G Street

    30 m · 7 sec · G Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Biola Avenue

    2065 ft · 2 min · North Biola Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Shaw Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · West Shaw Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Madera Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Madera Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Road 27

    1 km · 57 sec · Road 27

  6. 6

    Continue on South Madera Avenue

    8.4 mi · 13 min · South Madera Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward CA 99 North

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North

    2051 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Nimitz Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive

    1226 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1685 ft · 49 sec · Oak Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1523 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    559 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1058 ft · 49 sec · 14th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Biola and Oakland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northbound California State Route 99
74.7 mi · 45%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.7 mi · 18%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 8%
CA 99 North
12.3 mi · 7%
Nimitz Freeway
9.8 mi · 6%
South Madera Avenue
8.45 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Northbound California State Route 99

Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

74.7 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
141.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shackelford
01h 29m from Biola
Leave By
12:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Biola and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Biola to Oakland?

The road trip is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shackelford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Biola and 84.4 miles from Oakland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.09 one way or $68.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Biola and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Shackelford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shackelford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shackelford.

RAIL

Modesto station

9 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Denair station

19 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Manteca, CA

31 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

40 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biola and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 141.94 mi (228.43 km).

Biola

#1 Biola

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

Population1,623
Coordinates36.8021700, -120.0162700
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Oakland

#2 Oakland

The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture.

Population424,891
Coordinates37.8043700, -122.2708000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: G Street (-120.01627, 36.802041)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.36 L · about $34.09
Round trip
$68.19
11.82 gal · 44.72 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $34.09 $68.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $35.85 $71.70
Premium $6.24 $36.90 $73.79
Diesel $7.57 $44.72 $89.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Biola and Oakland. The current time is 22:13:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.