How far is Oakland, CA from Elk Grove, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Elk Grove, CA is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
94.52 mi
01h 53m
Flight
64.29 mi
103.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.29 mi
Kilometers
103.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.52 mi
Kilometers
152.11 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk Grove
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-22T19:54
Arrive Elk Grove
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Vacaville
CA

The most populous city in Solano County, California.

From Oakland
47.2 mi
00h 56m
To Elk Grove
47.3 mi
00h 56m

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
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Elk Grove.

  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

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    11 mi · 13 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1131 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Florin Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Elk Grove Florin Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elk Grove Florin Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.2 mi · 53%
Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 15%
South Sacramento Freeway
11 mi · 12%
Capital City Freeway
5.55 mi · 6%
Yolo Causeway
3.68 mi · 4%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.45 mi · 4%
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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
64.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vacaville
00h 56m from Oakland
Leave By
2:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Oakland and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Elk Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Elk Grove?

The road trip is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Vacaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Oakland and 47.3 miles from Elk Grove.

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

The direct path is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 2:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Oakland and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Elk Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Vacaville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vacaville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park

Dixon , CA
Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 0.6 mi away

Vacaville Sewer Department

Vacaville , CA
650 Merchant St, Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews City government office,Public works department
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.1 mi away

Vacaville

Vacaville
Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall
Dixon City Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Dixon City Hall

Dixon , CA
600 E A St, Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 1.8/5 5 reviews City government office,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vacaville.

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

13 mi away
177 Main Street
RAIL

Davis station

30 mi away
840 Second Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

32 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Rio Vista, CA

34 mi away
28 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Elk Grove. Straight-line distance: 64.29 mi (103.47 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
Elk Grove

#2 Elk Grove

The third most populous city in Sacramento County, California.

Population177,302
Coordinates38.4088000, -121.3716200
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Elk Grove (-121.37162, 38.4088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.63 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.54
6.68 gal · 25.26 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $19.27 $38.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $20.26 $40.52
Premium $6.24 $20.85 $41.70
Diesel $7.57 $25.27 $50.55

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 Elk Grove. The current time is 19:54:06.

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.