How far is Firebaugh, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Firebaugh, CA to Oakland, CA is about 139.2 miles (224 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
139.2 mi
02h 20m
Flight
119.2 mi
191.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.2 mi
Kilometers
191.83 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.2 mi
Kilometers
224.02 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM PDT
Return by in Firebaugh
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Firebaugh
2026-04-22T20:30
Arrive Oakland
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Firebaugh
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
Patterson
CA

City in Stanislaus County, California, United States

From Firebaugh
70.2 mi
01h 10m
To Oakland
69.1 mi
01h 10m

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 NW
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 Firebaugh and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on O Street

    27 m · 8 sec · O Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    115 m · 19 sec · 11th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    18.4 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Sacramento, San Francisco

    2785 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    42.8 mi · 46 min · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

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

  10. 10

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

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

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North

    2051 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Nimitz Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive

    1226 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1685 ft · 49 sec · Oak Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1523 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    559 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1058 ft · 49 sec · 14th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Firebaugh 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
42.8 mi · 31%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.6 mi · 21%
11th Street
18.3 mi · 13%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 12%
Nimitz Freeway
9.8 mi · 7%
Castro Valley Freeway
2.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

42.8 mi · 00h 46m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
119.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patterson
01h 10m from Firebaugh
Leave By
1:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Firebaugh 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 Firebaugh to Oakland?

The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Firebaugh and 69.1 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.33 one way or $56.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Patterson

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

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

RAIL

Modesto station

29 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Denair station

30 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Tracy, CA

37 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard
RAIL

Manteca, CA

38 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Firebaugh and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 119.2 mi (191.83 km).

Firebaugh

#1 Firebaugh

City in Fresno County, California, United States of America

Population7,756
Coordinates36.8588400, -120.4560100
Altitude46
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: O Street (-120.456235, 36.858693)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.59 L · about $28.33
Round trip
$56.65
9.82 gal · 37.18 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $28.33 $56.65
Mid-grade $6.07 $29.78 $59.57
Premium $6.24 $30.65 $61.31
Diesel $7.57 $37.15 $74.31

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 Firebaugh and Oakland. The current time is 20:30:09.

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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.