How far is Fremont, CA from Oildale, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Oildale, CA is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221 miles (355.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Oildale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Oildale.
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Start on Mowry Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Continue on Mowry Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Mowry Avenue
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Continue on Mowry Avenue
1067 ft · 24 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 880 South: San Jose
1568 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
758 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
32.3 mi · 37 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
1539 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street
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Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 50 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles
3148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
138.9 mi · 2 hr 29 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buttonwillow, McKittrick
2040 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Buttonwillow Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Buttonwillow Drive
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Turn left onto 7th Standard Road
21.9 mi · 29 min · 7th Standard Road
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Take the ramp straight toward CA 99 South
1658 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Olive Drive
1455 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Olive Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Olive Drive
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Continue on Decatur Street
1 mi · 3 min · Decatur Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Chester Avenue
2215 ft · 57 sec · North Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto East Norris Road
140 m · 13 sec · East Norris Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Norris Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Oildale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
139 mi · 02h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Fremont and Sunny near Oildale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Oildale?
The road trip is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.2 miles from Fremont and 128.2 miles from Oildale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221 miles (355.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.21 one way or $104.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fremont and Sunny near Oildale.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
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 Mendota.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Oildale. Straight-line distance: 220.96 mi (355.6 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oildale
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
| Population | 32,684 |
| Coordinates | 35.4196800, -119.0195500 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oildale (-119.01955, 35.41968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $52.21 | $104.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $54.90 | $109.79 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $56.50 | $113.00 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $68.48 | $136.96 |
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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