How far is Oakland, CA from Davis, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Davis, CA is about 68 miles (109.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.97 mi
01h 23m
Flight
58.71 mi
94.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.71 mi
Kilometers
94.49 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.97 mi
Kilometers
109.38 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-23T06:38
Arrive Davis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
American Canyon
CA

City in Napa Valley, California

From Oakland
34 mi
00h 41m
To Davis
34 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Richards Boulevard

    1398 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Richards Boulevard

    143 m · 12 sec · Richards Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Richards Boulevard

    1555 ft · 45 sec · Richards Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto 1st Street

    124 m · 20 sec · 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto F Street

    1034 ft · 39 sec · F Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · F Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
44.5 mi · 66%
Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 21%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.45 mi · 5%
MacArthur Freeway
1.73 mi · 3%
Carquinez Bridge
0.99 mi · 1%
Richards Boulevard
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

27.3 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Canyon
00h 41m from Oakland
Leave By
3:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Davis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

American Canyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Oakland and 34 miles from Davis.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Davis.

Stop Ideas Near American Canyon

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

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

BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

5 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

5 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

20 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

21 mi away
177 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Davis. Straight-line distance: 58.71 mi (94.49 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
Davis

#2 Davis

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

Population68,805
Coordinates38.5449100, -121.7405200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Davis (-121.74052, 38.54491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.08 L · about $13.85
Round trip
$27.69
4.8 gal · 18.16 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.85 $27.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.56 $29.12
Premium $6.24 $14.98 $29.97
Diesel $7.57 $18.16 $36.32

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 Davis. The current time is 06:38:15.

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.