How far is Oakland, CA from Empire, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Empire, CA is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Empire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Empire.
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Start on 14th Street
1058 ft · 53 sec · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
842 ft · 35 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto 11th Street
1141 ft · 26 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Madison Street
1673 ft · 49 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
116 m · 9 sec · 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 880 South: San Jose
1146 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton
980 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 238: Stockton Fresno
923 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Castro Valley Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Castro Valley Freeway
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Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vernalis Freeway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Vernalis Freeway
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Continue on State Highway 132
3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 132
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Continue on Maze Boulevard
11.2 mi · 15 min · Maze Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Dakota Avenue
2552 ft · 37 sec · North Dakota Avenue
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Needham Street
1 mi · 2 min · Needham Street
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Continue on 17th Street
1016 ft · 44 sec · 17th Street
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Turn left onto H Street
126 m · 8 sec · H Street
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Turn slight right
127 m · 20 sec
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Continue on La Loma Avenue
155 m · 10 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward La Loma Avenue
53 m · 4 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto La Loma Avenue
1314 ft · 27 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Loma Avenue
19 m · 1 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto La Loma Avenue
1892 ft · 39 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Loma Avenue
34 m · 8 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto La Loma Avenue
1705 ft · 37 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Turn left onto Yosemite Boulevard
3.8 mi · 7 min · Yosemite Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yosemite Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Empire.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Empire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Empire?
The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Oakland and 41.9 miles from Empire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 2:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.02 one way or $34.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Empire.
Stop Ideas Near Tracy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tracy.
Tracy, California
Tracy, CA
Manteca, CA
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Empire. Straight-line distance: 75.68 mi (121.79 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 Empire
Place in Stanislaus County, USA
| Population | 4,189 |
| Coordinates | 37.6382600, -120.9021500 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Empire (-120.90215, 37.63826)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $17.02 | $34.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $17.89 | $35.79 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $18.42 | $36.83 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $22.32 | $44.65 |
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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