How far is Indianapolis, IN from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Oakland, CA is about 2269.5 miles (3652.4 km), with a travel time of about 39h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1936.5 miles (3116.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 78h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 39h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in and county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Oakland.
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Start on the route
78 m · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Market Street
107 m · 19 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto North Illinois Street
155 m · 25 sec · North Illinois Street
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Turn left onto West Ohio Street
1993 ft · 1 min · West Ohio Street
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Turn right onto North West Street
155 m · 25 sec · North West Street
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Turn left onto West New York Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West New York Street
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Turn right onto North White River Parkway West Drive
1337 ft · 49 sec · North White River Parkway West Drive
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Turn left onto West Michigan Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Michigan Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Michigan Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Michigan Street
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Continue on Cossell Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cossell Road
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 North, I 74 West
2585 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
166.1 mi · 3 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
14 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
72.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
91 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue straight
102 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha
355.4 mi · 6 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
580.6 mi · 9 hr 35 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport
632.7 mi · 10 hr 37 min
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
13.2 mi · 15 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.1 mi · 58 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
2783 ft · 43 sec · MacArthur Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
897 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
637 ft · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Watts Street
66 m · 12 sec · Watts Street
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Turn right onto Peralta Street
56 m · 12 sec · Peralta Street
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Turn left onto 35th Street
886 ft · 23 sec · 35th Street
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Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · San Pablo Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
1758 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1636 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Oakland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport
633 mi · 10h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Oakland?
The road trip is about 2269.5 miles (3652.4 km) and usually takes 39h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Laramie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1132.9 miles from Indianapolis and 1136.6 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1936.5 miles (3116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 333 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $301.98 one way or $603.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 711.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between Indianapolis and Oakland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Laramie
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 Laramie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 1936.5 mi (3116.49 km).
#1 Indianapolis
The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
| Population | 877,903 |
| Coordinates | 39.7683800, -86.1580400 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakland
The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture.
| Population | 424,891 |
| Coordinates | 37.8043700, -122.2708000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3652 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 75h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 56h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 45h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 37h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 32h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 28h 18m |
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 | $3.77 | $301.98 | $603.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $340.58 | $681.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $372.69 | $745.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $424.74 | $849.49 |
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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