How far is Los Molinos, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Los Molinos, CA to Oakland, CA is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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.
Census-designated place in Colusa County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Molinos and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Molinos and Oakland.
-
1
Start on Sycamore Avenue
38 m · 11 sec · Sycamore Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
2463 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
-
3
Turn left onto Aramayo Way
1.1 mi · 2 min · Aramayo Way
-
4
Continue on C Street
1600 ft · 60 sec · C Street
-
5
Turn left onto 5th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 5th Street
-
6
Continue on Gyle Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Gyle Road
-
7
Take the ramp left
1439 ft · 35 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
82.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Westside Freeway
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 505 South: Winters, San Francisco
33.2 mi · 36 min
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: San Francisco
2201 ft · 54 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.6 mi · 32 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
-
12
Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
-
13
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway
-
14
Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
-
15
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Eastshore Freeway
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80
-
17
Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
2783 ft · 43 sec · MacArthur Freeway
-
18
Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
897 ft · 14 sec
-
19
Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
637 ft · 12 sec
-
20
Turn right onto Watts Street
66 m · 12 sec · Watts Street
-
21
Turn right onto Peralta Street
56 m · 12 sec · Peralta Street
-
22
Turn left onto 35th Street
886 ft · 23 sec · 35th Street
-
23
Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · San Pablo Avenue
-
24
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
1758 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way
-
25
Turn left onto 14th Street
1636 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Molinos and Oakland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
82.8 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Los Molinos and Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Molinos to Oakland?
The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Arbuckle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Los Molinos and 92.5 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 12:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.63 one way or $79.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Molinos and Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Arbuckle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Denny's
Cache Creek Casino Resort
Pilot Travel Center
Esparto Regional Chamber of Commerce
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arbuckle.
Marysville, California
Davis station
Sacramento Valley Station
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Molinos and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 153.45 mi (246.95 km).
#1 Los Molinos
Located in the northern Sacramento Valley at an elevation of 223 feet, this census-designated place is positioned where Mill Creek meets the Sacramento River in Tehama County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0212700, -122.1002700 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $39.63 | $79.26 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $41.14 | $82.28 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $42.34 | $84.68 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $53.25 | $106.51 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026