How far is Bodfish, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Bodfish, CA to Oakland, CA is about 312.4 miles (502.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.36 mi
05h 17m
Flight
259.34 mi
417.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.34 mi
Kilometers
417.36 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.36 mi
Kilometers
502.69 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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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 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Sat, May 2, 12:36 PM PDT
Return by in Bodfish
Sat, May 2, 5:53 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bodfish
2026-05-02T07:19
Arrive Oakland
Sat, May 2, 12:36 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:26 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bodfish
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
San Joaquin
CA

City in Fresno County, California

From Bodfish
156.8 mi
02h 38m
To Oakland
155.5 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Columbus Avenue

    1261 ft · 57 sec · Columbus Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Caliente Bodfish Road

    576 ft · 16 sec · Caliente Bodfish Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Lake Isabella Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Lake Isabella Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Norris Road

    2977 ft · 59 sec · Elizabeth Norris Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 178

    876 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Isabella Walker Pass Road

    1821 ft · 22 sec · Isabella Walker Pass Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 178

    31.9 mi · 46 min · Route 178

  8. 8

    Continue on CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 204 North: Golden State Avenue

    1252 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 204 North: Golden State Avenue

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Golden State Avenue

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Standard Road, Merle Haggard Drive

    1265 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 7th Standard Road

    22.2 mi · 30 min · 7th Standard Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Buttonwillow Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Buttonwillow Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1220 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Westside Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

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

  21. 21

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

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

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North

    2051 ft · 52 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Nimitz Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive

    1226 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1685 ft · 49 sec · Oak Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1523 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    559 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1058 ft · 49 sec · 14th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
182 mi · 58%
Route 178
31.9 mi · 10%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.6 mi · 9%
7th Standard Road
22.4 mi · 7%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 5%
Nimitz Freeway
9.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

182 mi · 03h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
259.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Joaquin
02h 38m from Bodfish
Leave By
6:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bodfish and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312.4 miles (502.7 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?

San Joaquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.8 miles from Bodfish and 155.5 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 6:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.57 one way or $127.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bodfish and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near San Joaquin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around San Joaquin, 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 San Joaquin.

BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

36 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Fresno station

39 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
RAIL

Madera

44 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
BUS

Lemoore, California

50 mi away
300 E Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bodfish and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 259.34 mi (417.36 km).

Bodfish

#1 Bodfish

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Population1,956
Coordinates35.5880100, -118.4920300
Altitude819
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: Columbus Avenue (-118.492027, 35.587952)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.02 gal
41.72 L · about $63.57
Round trip
$127.15
22.04 gal · 83.44 L
Estimated CO2
97.9 kg one way
Round trip: 195.9 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $63.57 $127.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $66.85 $133.69
Premium $6.24 $68.80 $137.60
Diesel $7.57 $83.39 $166.78

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bodfish and Oakland. The current time is 07:19:16.

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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.