How far is Fresno, CA from Oakley, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Oakley, CA is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Oakley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Oakley.
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Start on East Washington Avenue
9 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto North First Street
968 ft · 23 sec · North First Street
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Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · East Belmont Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CA 99 North
965 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
74.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Naglee Road, Grant Line Road
1639 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Naglee Road
1488 ft · 40 sec · Naglee Road
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Turn right onto West Grant Line Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Grant Line Road
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Turn straight onto Byron Road
2504 ft · 42 sec · Byron Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Byron Road
18 m · 1 sec · Byron Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Byron Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Byron Road
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Continue on Byron-Bethany Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Byron-Bethany Road
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Continue on Byron Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Byron Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Brentwood Boulevard
6.4 mi · 10 min · Brentwood Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
53 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Oakley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northbound California State Route 99
Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
74.7 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Oakley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Oakley?
The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Fresno and 75.3 miles from Oakley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 10:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.63 one way or $61.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Oakley.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
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 Livingston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Oakley. Straight-line distance: 137.12 mi (220.67 km).
#1 Fresno
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area.
| Population | 530,267 |
| Coordinates | 36.7477300, -119.7723700 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakley
A city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 42,710 |
| Coordinates | 37.9974200, -121.7124500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakley (-121.71245, 37.99742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $30.63 | $61.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $32.21 | $64.42 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $33.15 | $66.30 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $40.18 | $80.36 |
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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