How far is El Dorado Hills, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from El Dorado Hills, CA to Oakland, CA is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
108.91 mi
01h 55m
Flight
88.7 mi
142.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.7 mi
Kilometers
142.75 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.91 mi
Kilometers
175.27 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Sat, Apr 18, 4:24 AM PDT
Return by in El Dorado Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 6:19 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Dorado Hills
2026-04-18T02:28
Arrive Oakland
Sat, Apr 18, 4:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Dorado Hills
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
Dixon
CA

Place in Solano county, California, USA

From El Dorado Hills
54.2 mi
00h 57m
To Oakland
54.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Dorado Hills and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Dorado Hills and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on Stanford Lane

    612 ft · 32 sec · Stanford Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Governor Drive

    903 ft · 27 sec · Governor Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto El Dorado Hills Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · El Dorado Hills Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 50 West: Sacramento

    2582 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    50.1 mi · 58 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Eastshore Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80

    1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    2783 ft · 43 sec · MacArthur Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street

    897 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street

    637 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Watts Street

    66 m · 12 sec · Watts Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Peralta Street

    56 m · 12 sec · Peralta Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 35th Street

    886 ft · 23 sec · 35th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · San Pablo Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way

    1758 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1636 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Dorado Hills 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.1 mi · 46%
US 50 West
29.6 mi · 27%
Eastshore Freeway
14.7 mi · 13%
Yolo Causeway
3.88 mi · 4%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.42 mi · 3%
El Dorado Hills Boulevard
2.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

50.1 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dixon
00h 57m from El Dorado Hills
Leave By
2:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Dorado Hills and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Dorado Hills to Oakland?

The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Dixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from El Dorado Hills and 54.7 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.15 one way or $44.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Dorado Hills and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Dixon

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dixon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park

Dixon , CA
Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Vacaville Sewer Department

Vacaville , CA
650 Merchant St, Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews City government office,Public works department
Davis Police Department
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Davis Police Department

Davis , CA
2600 5th St, Davis, CA 95618, United States
Rating 2.5/5 29 reviews Police department
Dixon City Hall
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

Dixon City Hall

Dixon , CA
600 E A St, Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 1.8/5 5 reviews City government office,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Davis station

13 mi away
840 Second Street
RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

29 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

30 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

32 mi away
1389 10th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Dorado Hills and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 88.7 mi (142.75 km).

El Dorado Hills

#1 El Dorado Hills

Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California

Population42,108
Coordinates38.6857400, -121.0821700
Altitude234
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: Stanford Lane (-121.082674, 38.685547)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.55 L · about $22.15
Round trip
$44.31
7.68 gal · 29.1 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $22.15 $44.31
Mid-grade $6.07 $23.29 $46.59
Premium $6.24 $23.97 $47.95
Diesel $7.57 $29.06 $58.11

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between El Dorado Hills and Oakland. The current time is 02:28:44.

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.