How far is Oakland, CA from Clearlake Oaks, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Clearlake Oaks, CA is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.64 mi
02h 26m
Flight
87.17 mi
140.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.17 mi
Kilometers
140.29 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.64 mi
Kilometers
178.05 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearlake Oaks
Thu, May 21, 11:39 PM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Fri, May 22, 2:06 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-05-21T21:13
Arrive Clearlake Oaks
Thu, May 21, 11:39 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
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
Saint Helena
CA

City in California

From Oakland
55.4 mi
01h 13m
To Clearlake Oaks
55.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Clearlake Oaks.

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Street

    2014 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Castro Street

    1078 ft · 35 sec · Castro Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward

    1047 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John B. Williams Freeway

    1975 ft · 26 sec · John B. Williams Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580: San Francisco, Hayward

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580 West: San Francisco, MacArthur Freeway

    3092 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · MacArthur Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 37: Napa, Novato, Auto Mall, Columbus Parkway

    752 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 37: Napa

    2517 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on CA 37

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 29: Napa, Sonoma Boulevard

    1912 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sonoma Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Broadway Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    21.7 mi · 26 min · Saint Helena Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Lake County Highway

    20.5 mi · 31 min · Lake County Highway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    73 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout

    10.4 mi · 15 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 2 sec

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Turn right

    14 m · 2 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake County Highway
41.9 mi · 38%
Saint Helena Highway
28.6 mi · 26%
Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 13%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4.88 mi · 4%
Broadway Street
3.99 mi · 4%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Saint Helena Highway

Continue on Saint Helena Highway

21.7 mi · 00h 26m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Helena
01h 13m from Oakland
Leave By
1:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Clearlake Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Clearlake Oaks?

The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Saint Helena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Oakland and 55.3 miles from Clearlake Oaks.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.50 one way or $45.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Clearlake Oaks.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Helena

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

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

BUS

Santa Rosa, California

23 mi away
175 Railroad Street
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Rohnert Park, California

27 mi away
6335 Redwood Drive
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Petaluma, California

32 mi away
100 Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Healdsburg (Singletree Inn), California

37 mi away
165 Healdsburg Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Clearlake Oaks. Straight-line distance: 87.17 mi (140.29 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
Clearlake Oaks

#2 Clearlake Oaks

Census-designated place in Lake County, California

Population2,359
Coordinates39.0262800, -122.6719300
Altitude407
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Clearlake Oaks (-122.67193, 39.02628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.78 L · about $22.50
Round trip
$45.00
7.8 gal · 29.56 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $22.50 $45.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $23.66 $47.31
Premium $6.24 $24.35 $48.70
Diesel $7.57 $29.51 $59.02

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Clearlake Oaks. The current time is 21:13:26.

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.