How far is Lodi, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Lodi, CA to Oakland, CA is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lodi and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lodi and Oakland.
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Start on South Sacramento Street
15 m · 11 sec · South Sacramento Street
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Turn left onto West Lodi Avenue
1898 ft · 49 sec · West Lodi Avenue
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Turn left onto South Hutchins Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Hutchins Street
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Turn right onto West Kettleman Lane
22.3 mi · 32 min · West Kettleman Lane
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 4 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 242: Oakland, Concord
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Caldecott Tunnel
1.4 km · 1 min · Caldecott Tunnel
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Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Grove Shafter Freeway
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Continue on John B. Williams Freeway
2262 ft · 30 sec · John B. Williams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street, 14th Street
1024 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Brush Street
1124 ft · 42 sec · Brush Street
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Turn left onto 14th Street
2503 ft · 2 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 Lodi and Oakland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Kettleman Lane
Turn right onto West Kettleman Lane
22.3 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Lodi and Mostly Cloudy then Slight 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 Lodi to Oakland?
The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Antioch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Lodi and 37.8 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.40 one way or $30.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Lodi and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Antioch
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 Antioch.
Antioch–Pittsburg
Rio Vista, CA
Martinez station
Suisun–Fairfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lodi and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 58.86 mi (94.72 km).
#1 Lodi
The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.
| Population | 68,186 |
| Coordinates | 38.1302000, -121.2724500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $15.40 | $30.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $20.20 | $40.41 |
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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