How far is Calistoga, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Calistoga, CA to Oakland, CA is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Napa Valley, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calistoga and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calistoga and Oakland.
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Start on the route
3 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
64 m · 8 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
1301 ft · 27 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Saint Helena Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saint Helena Highway South
21.7 mi · 26 min · Saint Helena Highway South
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Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway
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Continue on Broadway Street
4 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Sonoma Boulevard
1.8 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward CA 37, I 80: Sacramento, San Francisco
1596 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: San Francisco
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
2783 ft · 43 sec · MacArthur Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
897 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
637 ft · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Watts Street
66 m · 12 sec · Watts Street
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Turn right onto Peralta Street
56 m · 12 sec · Peralta Street
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Turn left onto 35th Street
886 ft · 23 sec · 35th Street
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Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · San Pablo Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
1758 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1636 ft · 1 min · 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 Calistoga 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.
Saint Helena Highway South
Continue on Saint Helena Highway South
21.7 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Calistoga 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 Calistoga to Oakland?
The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
American Canyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Calistoga and 38.3 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Calistoga and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near American Canyon
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 American Canyon.
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Vallejo, California
Martinez station
Suisun–Fairfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calistoga and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 56.08 mi (90.25 km).
#1 Calistoga
City in Napa County, California, United States
| Population | 5,286 |
| Coordinates | 38.5788000, -122.5797100 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $14.71 | $29.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.92 | $31.84 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.30 | $38.59 |
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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