How far is Oakland, CA from Chowchilla, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Chowchilla, CA is about 137 miles (220.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Chowchilla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Chowchilla.
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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
70.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 233: Avenue 26
924 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto East Robertson Boulevard
2025 ft · 38 sec · East Robertson Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
19 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Chowchilla.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CA 99 South
Merge slight left
70.4 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Oakland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chowchilla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Chowchilla?
The road trip is about 137 miles (220.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Ripon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Oakland and 68.5 miles from Chowchilla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 1:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.86 one way or $55.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Oakland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chowchilla.
Stop Ideas Near Ripon
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 Ripon.
Manteca, CA
Modesto station
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Robert J. Cabral Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Chowchilla. Straight-line distance: 119.89 mi (192.95 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 Chowchilla
City in Madera County, California, United States
| Population | 18,153 |
| Coordinates | 37.1230000, -120.2601800 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chowchilla (-120.26018, 37.123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $27.86 | $55.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $29.30 | $58.60 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $30.15 | $60.31 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $36.55 | $73.10 |
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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