How far is Oakland, CA from Dunnigan, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Dunnigan, CA is about 87 miles (140 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (123 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
87 mi
01h 42m
Flight
76.44 mi
123.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.44 mi
Kilometers
123.02 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87 mi
Kilometers
140.02 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunnigan
Thu, Oct 15, 7:07 PM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Thu, Oct 15, 8:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-10-15T17:25
Arrive Dunnigan
Thu, Oct 15, 7:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Fairfield
CA

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From Oakland
43.5 mi
00h 51m
To Dunnigan
43.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 505 North: Winters, Redding

    803 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 505 North: Winters, Redding

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    35.4 mi · 38 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Dunnigan

    1430 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Road 6

    913 ft · 27 sec · Road 6

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1426 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    84 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 505 North
36.4 mi · 42%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.6 mi · 32%
Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 16%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.45 mi · 4%
MacArthur Freeway
1.73 mi · 2%
Carquinez Bridge
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 505 North

Continue straight

35.4 mi · 00h 38m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
76.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 51m from Oakland
Leave By
3:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Dunnigan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87 miles (140 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.5 miles from Oakland and 43.5 miles from Dunnigan.

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

The direct path is about 76.4 miles (123 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.22 one way or $38.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Dunnigan.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

1 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

21 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

23 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

27 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Dunnigan. Straight-line distance: 76.44 mi (123.02 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
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#2 Dunnigan

Situated in northern Yolo County at an elevation of 69 feet, this rural community lies within the flat agricultural landscape of California's Sacramento Valley.

Population0
Coordinates38.8851800, -121.9696900
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Dunnigan (-121.96969, 38.88518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $19.22
Round trip
$38.44
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $19.22 $38.44
Mid-grade $6.50 $19.95 $39.90
Premium $6.69 $20.54 $41.07
Diesel $8.41 $25.83 $51.66

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Dunnigan. The current time is 17:25:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.