How far is Lebec, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Lebec, CA to Oakland, CA is about 300.6 miles (483.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279 miles (449 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.58 mi
04h 49m
Flight
278.98 mi
448.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.98 mi
Kilometers
448.97 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.58 mi
Kilometers
483.74 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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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 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM PDT
Return by in Lebec
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebec
2026-04-22T19:49
Arrive Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:20 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebec
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
Tranquillity
CA

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

From Lebec
150.1 mi
02h 24m
To Oakland
150.4 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lebec and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lebec and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on Golden State Freeway

    1053 ft · 14 sec · Golden State Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward Lebec

    846 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    49 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lebec Road

    594 ft · 19 sec · Lebec Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Lebec Service Road

    1368 ft · 44 sec · Lebec Service Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lebec Service Road

    1987 ft · 55 sec · Lebec Service Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    971 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    13 mi · 15 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North

    2051 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Nimitz Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive

    1226 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1685 ft · 49 sec · Oak Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1523 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    559 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1058 ft · 49 sec · 14th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebec and Oakland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
226 mi · 75%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.6 mi · 10%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 6%
Golden State Freeway
13.3 mi · 4%
Nimitz Freeway
9.8 mi · 3%
Castro Valley Freeway
2.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
279 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tranquillity
02h 24m from Lebec
Leave By
7:20 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lebec 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 Lebec to Oakland?

The road trip is about 300.6 miles (483.7 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Tranquillity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.1 miles from Lebec and 150.4 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 279 miles (449 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 7:20 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.21 one way or $122.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lebec and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Tranquillity

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tranquillity, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tranquillity.

RAIL

Madera

42 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
RAIL

Fresno station

43 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

43 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Lemoore, California

57 mi away
300 E Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebec and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 278.98 mi (448.97 km).

Lebec

#1 Lebec

City in California, United States of America

Population1,468
Coordinates34.8416400, -118.8648200
Altitude1061
CountryUnited States
Oakland

#2 Oakland

The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture.

Population424,891
Coordinates37.8043700, -122.2708000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: I 5 South (-118.864719, 34.84169)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.61 gal
40.15 L · about $61.21
Round trip
$122.42
21.22 gal · 80.3 L
Estimated CO2
94.3 kg one way
Round trip: 188.6 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $61.21 $122.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $64.36 $128.72
Premium $6.24 $66.24 $132.48
Diesel $7.57 $80.29 $160.57

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 Lebec and Oakland. The current time is 19:49:35.

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.