How far is Oakland, CA from Anza, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Anza, CA is about 486.6 miles (783.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 429.8 miles (691.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
486.61 mi
09h 15m
Flight
429.81 mi
691.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
429.81 mi
Kilometers
691.72 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
486.61 mi
Kilometers
783.12 km
Drive Time
09h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anza
Sat, Apr 11, 3:31 PM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Sun, Apr 12, 12:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-11T06:16
Arrive Anza
Sat, Apr 11, 3:31 PM PDT
Route Timing
09h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:15 PM to 4:45 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
5:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buttonwillow
CA

Place in Kern County California

From Oakland
243.3 mi
04h 37m
To Anza
243.3 mi
04h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday Night

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
36°F
Saturday Night

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Anza.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Anza.

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Street

    1058 ft · 53 sec · 14th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    842 ft · 35 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    1141 ft · 26 sec · 11th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1673 ft · 49 sec · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    116 m · 9 sec · 5th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 880 South: San Jose

    1146 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton

    980 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 238: Stockton Fresno

    923 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Orange Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Chino Valley Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on Corona Freeway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside

    1.2 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Corona Freeway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway

    2418 ft · 59 sec · Corona Freeway

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Corona Freeway

  32. 32

    Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway

    19.1 mi · 20 min · Temecula Valley Freeway

  33. 33

    Merge slight right onto Escondido Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 79: Temecula Parkway

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Temecula Parkway

    99 m · 8 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on Temecula Parkway

    10 mi · 14 min · Temecula Parkway

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Cahuilla Road

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Cahuilla Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cahuilla Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Anza.

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
39 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
283 mi · 58%
Foothill Freeway
44 mi · 9%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
30.2 mi · 6%
Temecula Valley Freeway
19.1 mi · 4%
Corona Freeway
17.9 mi · 4%
Temecula Parkway
17.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

224 mi · 04h 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
09h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
429.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buttonwillow
04h 37m from Oakland
Leave By
5:30 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oakland and Rain Showers Likely near Anza.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Anza?

The road trip is about 486.6 miles (783.1 km) and usually takes 09h 15m 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?

Buttonwillow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 243.3 miles from Oakland and 243.3 miles from Anza.

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

The direct path is about 429.8 miles (691.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 $103.27 one way or $206.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oakland and Rain Showers Likely near Anza.

Stop Ideas Near Buttonwillow

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

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

RAIL

Wasco station

25 mi away
700 G Street
RAIL

Bakersfield

41 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Corcoran station

78 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Kettleman City, California

79 mi away
3300 Hubert Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Anza. Straight-line distance: 429.81 mi (691.72 km).

Oakland

#1 Oakland

The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture.

Population424,891
Coordinates37.8043700, -122.2708000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Anza

Anza is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5550300, -116.6736300
Altitude1195
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Anza (-116.67363, 33.55503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 783 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.9 gal
67.75 L · about $103.27
Round trip
$206.53
35.8 gal · 135.5 L
Estimated CO2
159.1 kg one way
Round trip: 318.2 kg / 702 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $103.27 $206.53
Mid-grade $6.07 $108.58 $217.16
Premium $6.24 $111.75 $223.50
Diesel $7.57 $135.45 $270.90

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Anza. The current time is 06:16:38.

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.