How far is Los Angeles, CA from East Oakdale, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to East Oakdale, CA is about 322.6 miles (519.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295.2 miles (475 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
322.52 mi
06h 22m
Flight
295.17 mi
475.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
295.17 mi
Kilometers
475.03 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.52 mi
Kilometers
519.05 km
Drive Time
06h 22m

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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 06h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Oakdale
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-04-19T01:37
Arrive East Oakdale
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:22 PM to 1:52 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Angeles
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Pixley
CA

Census designated place

From Los Angeles
161.4 mi
03h 11m
To East Oakdale
161.1 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and East Oakdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and East Oakdale.

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    761 ft · 32 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1959 ft · 49 sec · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 North, CA 110

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    15.5 mi · 20 min · Hollywood Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    41.2 mi · 48 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Shanks Road

    1344 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Shanks Road North

    1866 ft · 42 sec · Shanks Road North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Vincent Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Vincent Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Santa Fe Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Geer Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Geer Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Albers Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Albers Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Yosemite Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Yosemite Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Valley Home Road

    2169 ft · 43 sec · Valley Home Road

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto Rodden Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Rodden Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Rodden Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Rodden Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Rodden Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Rodden Road

  29. 29

    Turn right

    87 m · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and East Oakdale.

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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Highway
111 mi · 35%
Golden State Freeway
62.4 mi · 19%
Northbound California State Route 99
41.2 mi · 13%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 12%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 7%
Hollywood Freeway
16.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Continue on Golden State Highway

111 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
295.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pixley
03h 11m from Los Angeles
Leave By
11:16 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near East Oakdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to East Oakdale?

The road trip is about 322.6 miles (519.1 km) and usually takes 06h 22m 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?

Pixley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.4 miles from Los Angeles and 161.1 miles from East Oakdale.

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

The direct path is about 295.2 miles (475 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 $65.65 one way or $131.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near East Oakdale.

Stop Ideas Near Pixley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pixley, 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 Pixley.

RAIL

Corcoran station

28 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Visalia, California

40 mi away
425 E. Oak Street
RAIL

Wasco station

42 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Goshen Junction, California

43 mi away
30435 Road 68

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and East Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 295.17 mi (475.03 km).

Los Angeles

#1 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Population3,970,219
Coordinates34.0522300, -118.2436800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
East Oakdale

#2 East Oakdale

Census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California

Population2,762
Coordinates37.7879800, -120.8038200
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: East Oakdale (-120.80382, 37.78798)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.38 gal
43.08 L · about $65.65
Round trip
$131.30
22.76 gal · 86.16 L
Estimated CO2
101.1 kg one way
Round trip: 202.3 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $65.65 $131.30
Mid-grade $6.07 $69.03 $138.06
Premium $6.24 $71.05 $142.09
Diesel $7.57 $86.11 $172.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and East Oakdale. The current time is 01:37:24.

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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.