How far is Oakland, CA from Alturas, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Alturas, CA is about 351.9 miles (566.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270.5 miles (435.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07h 08m.
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.
County seat of Tehama County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Alturas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Alturas.
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Start on 14th Street
2014 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Castro Street
1078 ft · 35 sec · Castro Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward
1047 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto John B. Williams Freeway
1975 ft · 26 sec · John B. Williams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580: San Francisco, Hayward
1575 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 580 West: San Francisco, MacArthur Freeway
3092 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 505 North: Winters, Redding
803 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 505 North: Winters, Redding
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
159.9 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Burney
1162 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
719 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 299
2.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 299
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Continue on State Highway 299
1 km · 54 sec · State Highway 299
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Continue on East Stillwater Way
1077 ft · 17 sec · East Stillwater Way
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Continue on Highway 299
19.1 mi · 25 min · Highway 299
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Turn left
117.6 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2612 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
85 m · 13 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Howard Street
23 m · 3 sec · North Howard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Howard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Alturas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 505 North
Continue straight
160 mi · 02h 52m
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 Oakland and Sunny near Alturas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Alturas?
The road trip is about 351.9 miles (566.4 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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?
Red Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176 miles from Oakland and 176 miles from Alturas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270.5 miles (435.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.4 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 $71.65 one way or $143.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Alturas.
Stop Ideas Near Red Bluff
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 Red Bluff.
Red Bluff, California
Corning, California
Redding station
Redding (RABA Transit Center), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Alturas. Straight-line distance: 270.53 mi (435.37 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Alturas
City in California, USA
| Population | 2,542 |
| Coordinates | 41.4871400, -120.5434900 |
| Altitude | 1332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alturas (-120.54349, 41.48714)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 566 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $71.65 | $143.30 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $75.34 | $150.68 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $77.54 | $155.08 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $93.98 | $187.96 |
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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