How far is Los Alamitos, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Los Alamitos, CA to Oakland, CA is about 398.9 miles (641.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 362.9 miles (584.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m 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 29m.
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.
Census-designated place in Kings County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Alamitos and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Alamitos and Oakland.
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Start on West Katella Avenue
54 m · 6 sec · West Katella Avenue
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Continue on West Katella Avenue
2361 ft · 1 min · West Katella Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 605 North: San Gabriel River Freeway
1114 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Los Angeles, Santa Ana
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North, I 5 South: Los Angeles, Santa Ana
1794 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Santa Ana Freeway, Los Angeles
2020 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 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 Los Alamitos 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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Los Alamitos and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Alamitos to Oakland?
The road trip is about 398.9 miles (641.9 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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?
Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.5 miles from Los Alamitos and 202.3 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 362.9 miles (584.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 $81.23 one way or $162.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Los Alamitos and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City
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 Kettleman City.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Corcoran station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Alamitos and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 362.92 mi (584.06 km).
#1 Los Alamitos
City in Orange County, California, United States
| Population | 11,386 |
| Coordinates | 33.8030700, -118.0725600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 642 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 58m |
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 | $81.23 | $162.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $85.41 | $170.82 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $87.90 | $175.80 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $106.54 | $213.09 |
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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