How far is Oakland, CA from Bass Lake, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Bass Lake, CA is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST.
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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 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Bass Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Bass Lake.
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Start on 14th Street
1058 ft · 53 sec · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
842 ft · 35 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto 11th Street
1141 ft · 26 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Madison Street
1673 ft · 49 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
116 m · 9 sec · 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 880 South: San Jose
1146 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton
980 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 238: Stockton Fresno
923 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Castro Valley Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Castro Valley Freeway
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Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora
143 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
53.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 140 East: Mariposa, Yosemite
1141 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Yosemite Parkway
35.7 mi · 50 min · Yosemite Parkway
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Turn right
23 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Golden Chain Highway
16.6 mi · 25 min · Golden Chain Highway
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Continue on Boot Jack Road
9.6 mi · 15 min · Boot Jack Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southern Yosemite Highway
3.5 mi · 6 min · Southern Yosemite Highway
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Turn right onto Road 222
3.4 mi · 6 min · Road 222
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Continue on Road 222
1768 ft · 49 sec · Road 222
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Continue on Road 432
1.2 km · 2 min · Road 432
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Continue on North Shore Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · North Shore Drive
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Turn left onto West Idyl Wild
49 m · 12 sec · West Idyl Wild
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Idyl Wild
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Bass Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
CA 99 South
Merge slight left
53.7 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Bass Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Bass Lake?
The road trip is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km) and usually takes 04h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Turlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95 miles from Oakland and 95.5 miles from Bass Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 8:00 AM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.24 one way or $78.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Bass Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Turlock
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 Turlock.
Denair station
Modesto station
Merced station
Manteca, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Bass Lake. Straight-line distance: 151.78 mi (244.27 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 Bass Lake
Situated in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Madera County, California, at an elevation of 3,415 feet, this reservoir was formed by the construction of the Crane Valley Dam.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3246700, -119.5662500 |
| Altitude | 1041 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bass Lake (-119.56625, 37.32467)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.84 | $39.24 | $78.49 |
| Mid-grade | $6.09 | $40.90 | $81.80 |
| Premium | $6.28 | $42.17 | $84.35 |
| Diesel | $8.28 | $55.65 | $111.30 |
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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