How far is Janesville, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Janesville, CA to Oakland, CA is about 291.6 miles (469.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
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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 Janesville and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Janesville and Oakland.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sears Road
1153 ft · 32 sec · Sears Road
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Turn right onto Route 395
56.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Route 395
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
15.6 mi · 18 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Sparks, Elko, Reno, Sacramento
793 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80: Reno, Sacramento
1748 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.6 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
101.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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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 Janesville and Oakland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
102 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Janesville and Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Janesville to Oakland?
The road trip is about 291.6 miles (469.3 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.9 miles from Janesville and 148.8 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196 miles (315.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.6 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 7:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.43 one way or $128.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Janesville and Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Janesville and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 196.04 mi (315.49 km).
#1 Janesville
Situated in Lassen County at an elevation of 4,239 feet, this community lies along the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada range overlooking the Honey Lake Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2965600, -120.5241100 |
| Altitude | 1292 |
| 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: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $6.26 | $64.43 | $128.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $66.87 | $133.75 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $68.83 | $137.66 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $86.57 | $173.14 |
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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