How far is Lone Pine, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Lone Pine, CA to Oakland, CA is about 340.5 miles (548 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 49m.
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.
Unincorporated community in California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lone Pine and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lone Pine and Oakland.
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Start on North Washington Street
61 m · 11 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Willow Street
92 m · 21 sec · West Willow Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
953 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15 mi · 18 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Edwards Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Edwards Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
26.1 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on El Camino Sierra
5 mi · 6 min · El Camino Sierra
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Continue on South Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Line Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Line Street
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Turn right onto North Barlow Lane
1 mi · 2 min · North Barlow Lane
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Turn left onto North Sierra Highway
61.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · North Sierra Highway
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Turn left onto Tioga Road
58.6 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Tioga Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Big Oak Flat Road
8.4 mi · 17 min · Big Oak Flat Road
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Continue on Highway 120
25.5 mi · 38 min · Highway 120
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Continue on New Priest Grade Road
1.2 km · 1 min · New Priest Grade Road
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Turn slight left onto Old Priest Grade
1.9 mi · 6 min · Old Priest Grade
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Priest Grade Road
12.6 mi · 16 min · New Priest Grade Road
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Continue straight
25 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto North Yosemite Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Yosemite Avenue
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Continue on Valley Home Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Home Road
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Continue on Lon Dale Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Lon Dale Road
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Continue on California Street
1000 ft · 30 sec · California Street
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Continue on Yosemite Avenue
10.8 mi · 16 min · Yosemite Avenue
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Turn left
2490 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Continue on 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 Lone Pine and Oakland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Sierra Highway
Turn left onto North Sierra Highway
61.7 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Lone Pine and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lone Pine to Oakland?
The road trip is about 340.5 miles (548 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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?
Bootjack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.1 miles from Lone Pine and 170.4 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.7 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 PDT. 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 $69.34 one way or $138.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lone Pine and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Bootjack
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 Bootjack.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lone Pine and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 245.8 mi (395.58 km).
#1 Lone Pine
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California
| Population | 2,035 |
| Coordinates | 36.6062600, -118.0646200 |
| Altitude | 1136 |
| 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: 548 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
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 | $69.34 | $138.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $72.91 | $145.83 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $75.04 | $150.08 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $90.96 | $181.91 |
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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