How far is Fremont, CA from Oroville, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Oroville, CA is about 169 miles (272 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.01 mi
03h 23m
Flight
137.8 mi
221.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.8 mi
Kilometers
221.76 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.01 mi
Kilometers
272 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oroville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-22T23:14
Arrive Oroville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:12 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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 Fremont
84.6 mi
01h 41m
To Oroville
84.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Oroville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Oroville.

  1. 1

    Start on Mowry Avenue

    33 m · 7 sec · Mowry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fremont Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Fremont Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Washington Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 680 North: Sacramento

    1216 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    34.4 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    74 m · 3 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge

    2053 ft · 27 sec · Benicia-Martinez Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento

    2286 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5, CA 99: Redding, Los Angeles

    832 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North, I 80 East: Redding

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Redding

    1293 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Westside Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville

    21.7 mi · 26 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · 5th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto B Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · B Street

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    24.5 mi · 29 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Montgomery Street

    1397 ft · 19 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Oroville.

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
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.3 mi · 22%
I 680 North
34.7 mi · 21%
B Street
26 mi · 15%
CA 70 North
21.7 mi · 13%
Luther E Gibson Freeway
12 mi · 7%
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
7.88 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 680 North

Merge slight left

34.4 mi · 00h 40m

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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
137.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dixon
01h 41m from Fremont
Leave By
10:12 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Fremont and Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oroville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Oroville?

The road trip is about 169 miles (272 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Dixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Fremont and 84.4 miles from Oroville.

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

The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.44 one way or $68.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fremont and Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oroville.

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 3 mi away

Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park

Dixon , CA
Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City park
City of Davis Gymnastics
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

City of Davis Gymnastics

Davis , CA
23 Russell Blvd, Davis, CA 95616, United States
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office,Gymnastics center
Davis Police Department
Nearby stop 6.8 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 2.7 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 Fremont and Oroville. Straight-line distance: 137.8 mi (221.76 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Oroville

#2 Oroville

County seat of Butte County, California, USA

Population20,237
Coordinates39.5139400, -121.5577600
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: Oroville (-121.55776, 39.51394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.58 L · about $34.44
Round trip
$68.88
11.94 gal · 45.16 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $34.44 $68.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $36.21 $72.43
Premium $6.24 $37.27 $74.54
Diesel $7.57 $45.17 $90.35

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 Fremont and Oroville. The current time is 23:14:13.

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.