How far is Oakland, CA from Crescent City, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Crescent City, CA is about 358.9 miles (577.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.6 miles (469.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California
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 Crescent City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Crescent City.
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Start on 14th Street
2014 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Castro Street
1078 ft · 35 sec · Castro Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward
1047 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto John B. Williams Freeway
1975 ft · 26 sec · John B. Williams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580: San Francisco, Hayward
1575 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 580 West: San Francisco, MacArthur Freeway
3092 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
12.9 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Rafeal
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
116.3 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on Willits Bypass
4.5 mi · 5 min · Willits Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Willits Bypass
1236 ft · 16 sec · Willits Bypass
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Continue on Redwood Highway
128.9 mi · 2 hr 38 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on Broadway Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · West 5th Street
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Continue on Redwood Highway
82.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on M Street
2718 ft · 1 min · M Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
1564 ft · 45 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Crescent City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Redwood Highway
Continue on Redwood Highway
129 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Oakland and Rain near Crescent City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Crescent City?
The road trip is about 358.9 miles (577.6 km) and usually takes 07h 29m 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?
Laytonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.5 miles from Oakland and 179.4 miles from Crescent City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.6 miles (469.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.3 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 $73.04 one way or $146.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Oakland and Rain near Crescent City.
Stop Ideas Near Laytonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Redwoods River Resort and Pub
Drive-Thru Tree Park
Chevron
Mendocino County Public Works
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laytonville.
Laytonville, California
Leggett, California
Willits, California
Garberville, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Crescent City. Straight-line distance: 291.62 mi (469.32 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 Crescent City
City in Del Norte County, California
| Population | 6,787 |
| Coordinates | 41.7559500, -124.2017500 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crescent City (-124.20175, 41.75595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 578 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
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 | $73.04 | $146.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $76.80 | $153.59 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $79.04 | $158.07 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $95.80 | $191.60 |
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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