How far is La Quinta, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from La Quinta, CA to Oakland, CA is about 362.6 miles (583.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 314.3 miles (505.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Small city in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Quinta and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Quinta and Oakland.
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Start on Las Llajas Canyon Trail
4.2 mi · 41 min · Las Llajas Canyon Trail
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Continue on Las Llajas Canyon Trail
128 m · 33 sec · Las Llajas Canyon Trail
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Turn right onto Evening Sky Drive
2689 ft · 2 min · Evening Sky Drive
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Turn left onto Yosemite Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Yosemite Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CA 118 East
949 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Balboa Boulevard
1726 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Balboa Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · Balboa Boulevard
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Turn left onto Foothill Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 5 North, CA 14 North: Sacramento, Palmdale
48 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Sacramento
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
35.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North
2051 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
1226 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1685 ft · 49 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1523 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
559 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1058 ft · 49 sec · 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 La Quinta and Oakland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
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 La Quinta and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Quinta to Oakland?
The road trip is about 362.6 miles (583.5 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?
Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.8 miles from La Quinta and 179.8 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 314.3 miles (505.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 5:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.79 one way or $147.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Quinta and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Huron
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 Huron.
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Quinta and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 314.28 mi (505.78 km).
#1 La Quinta
Town in Riverside County, California, United States
| Population | 42,271 |
| Coordinates | 34.3277800, -118.6406400 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| 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: 584 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
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 | $73.79 | $147.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $77.58 | $155.17 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $79.85 | $159.70 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $96.78 | $193.56 |
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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