How far is Oakland, CA from Clovis, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Clovis, CA is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.5 mi
03h 32m
Flight
156.48 mi
251.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.48 mi
Kilometers
251.83 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.5 mi
Kilometers
287.27 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Wed, Apr 22, 9:33 PM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-22T18:01
Arrive Clovis
Wed, Apr 22, 9:33 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Keyes
CA

City in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Oakland
89.2 mi
01h 46m
To Clovis
89.4 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora

    143 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno

    1.1 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    102 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Ashlan Avenue

    1250 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Ashlan Avenue

    6.7 mi · 11 min · West Ashlan Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 168 East

    1200 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Sierra Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Sierra Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Bullard Avenue

    1600 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Bullard Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Bullard Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Woodworth Avenue

    146 m · 23 sec · Woodworth Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    43 m · 6 sec · 4th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 South
103 mi · 58%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
30.2 mi · 17%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 8%
Nimitz Freeway
9.71 mi · 5%
West Ashlan Avenue
6.67 mi · 4%
CA 120 East
6.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
156.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keyes
01h 46m from Oakland
Leave By
9:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Oakland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Keyes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Oakland and 89.4 miles from Clovis.

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

The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.34 one way or $72.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 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 Clovis.

Stop Ideas Near Keyes

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

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

RAIL

Denair station

11 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Modesto station

12 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Manteca, CA

41 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

48 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 156.48 mi (251.83 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
Clovis

#2 Clovis

The fourth most populous city in Fresno County, California.

Population122,989
Coordinates36.8252300, -119.7029200
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Clovis (-119.70292, 36.82523)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.84 L · about $36.34
Round trip
$72.69
12.6 gal · 47.68 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $36.34 $72.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $38.22 $76.43
Premium $6.24 $39.33 $78.66
Diesel $7.57 $47.67 $95.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Clovis. The current time is 18:01:01.

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.