How far is Oakdale, CA from San Jose, CA?

The driving distance from Oakdale, CA to San Jose, CA is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.2 mi
01h 40m
Flight
64.54 mi
103.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.54 mi
Kilometers
103.87 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.2 mi
Kilometers
146.77 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Jose
Sat, Apr 18, 10:23 PM PDT
Return by in Oakdale
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakdale
2026-04-18T20:43
Arrive San Jose
Sat, Apr 18, 10:23 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakdale
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Tracy
CA

The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.

From Oakdale
43.4 mi
00h 50m
To San Jose
47.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oakdale and San Jose.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale and San Jose.

  1. 1

    Start on East F Street

    10 m · 6 sec · East F Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Yosemite Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Yosemite Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Valley Home Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Home Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lon Dale Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Lon Dale Road

  5. 5

    Continue on California Street

    1000 ft · 30 sec · California Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Yosemite Avenue

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Yosemite Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2490 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue

    1611 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Isabel Avenue

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Vallecitos Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Vallecitos Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Fremont, San Jose

    2276 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 262

    866 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Mission Boulevard

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Nimitz Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, North First Street

    991 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Julian Street

    151 m · 18 sec · West Julian Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    60 m · 7 sec · North Market Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakdale and San Jose.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 15%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 14%
Yosemite Avenue
10.8 mi · 12%
I 680 South
8.76 mi · 10%
Nimitz Freeway
8.3 mi · 9%
CA 120 West
7.41 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Robert T. Monagan Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

13.9 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tracy
00h 50m from Oakdale
Leave By
3:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oakdale and Sunny near San Jose.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakdale to San Jose?

The road trip is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Oakdale and 47.8 miles from San Jose.

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

The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 3:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.58 one way or $37.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakdale and Sunny near San Jose.

Stop Ideas Near Tracy

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

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

BUS

Tracy, California

3 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Tracy, CA

5 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard
RAIL

Manteca, CA

16 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

26 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakdale and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 64.54 mi (103.87 km).

Oakdale

#1 Oakdale

City in Stanislaus County, California, United States

Population23,228
Coordinates37.7665900, -120.8471500
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
San Jose

#2 San Jose

The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.

Population1,013,616
Coordinates37.3393900, -121.8949600
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: East F Street (-120.847162, 37.766609)
End: North Market Street (-121.89496, 37.33939)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.18 L · about $18.58
Round trip
$37.15
6.44 gal · 24.36 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $18.58 $37.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $19.53 $39.07
Premium $6.24 $20.10 $40.20
Diesel $7.57 $24.37 $48.73

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 Oakdale and San Jose. The current time is 20:43:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.