How far is Oakland, CA from Esparto, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Esparto, CA is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.77 mi
01h 31m
Flight
62.86 mi
101.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.86 mi
Kilometers
101.17 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.77 mi
Kilometers
121.94 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Esparto
Thu, Nov 12, 1:58 AM PST
Return by in Oakland
Thu, Nov 12, 3:30 AM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-11-12T00:27
Arrive Esparto
Thu, Nov 12, 1:58 AM PST
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM PST

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

Leave by
3:28 PM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
9:30 PM PST
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
Suisun
CA

City in Solano County, California, United States

From Oakland
37.9 mi
00h 45m
To Esparto
37.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70ยฐF
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM PST
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE
Destination
71ยฐF
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM PST
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Street

    2014 ft ยท 1 min ยท 14th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Castro Street

    1078 ft ยท 35 sec ยท Castro Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward

    1047 ft ยท 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John B. Williams Freeway

    1975 ft ยท 26 sec ยท John B. Williams Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580: San Francisco, Hayward

    1575 ft ยท 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580 West: San Francisco, MacArthur Freeway

    3092 ft ยท 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway

    1.7 mi ยท 2 min ยท MacArthur Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi ยท 4 min ยท Eastshore Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway

    7.4 mi ยท 9 min ยท Eastshore Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.2 mi ยท 4 min ยท Eastshore Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.5 mi ยท 4 min ยท Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1718 ft ยท 27 sec ยท Eastshore Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km ยท 1 min ยท Carquinez Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    14.5 mi ยท 17 min ยท Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    13.1 mi ยท 15 min ยท Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

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

    803 ft ยท 20 sec

  17. 17

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

    1 km ยท 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    20.7 mi ยท 22 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 16: Woodland, Esparto

    1636 ft ยท 48 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Route 16

    1.5 km ยท 1 min ยท State Route 16

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m ยท 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    2.8 mi ยท 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Yolo Avenue

    1119 ft ยท 19 sec ยท Yolo Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Yolo Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.6 mi ยท 36%
I 505 North
21.4 mi ยท 28%
Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi ยท 19%
State Route 16
3.74 mi ยท 5%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.45 mi ยท 5%
MacArthur Freeway
1.73 mi ยท 2%
Longest Stretch

I 505 North

Continue straight

20.7 mi ยท 00h 22m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suisun
00h 45m from Oakland
Leave By
3:28 PM PST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Esparto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Suisun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Oakland and 37.8 miles from Esparto.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM PST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.25 one way or $30.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Esparto.

Stop Ideas Near Suisun

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

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

RAIL

Suisunโ€“Fairfield station

1 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

20 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

22 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

26 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Esparto. Straight-line distance: 62.86 mi (101.17 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
Esparto

#2 Esparto

Census designated place

Population3,108
Coordinates38.6921300, -122.0171900
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Esparto (-122.01719, 38.69213)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.12 L ยท about $15.25
Round trip
$30.50
5.34 gal ยท 20.24 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.71 $15.25 $30.50
Mid-grade $5.95 $15.88 $31.76
Premium $6.14 $16.40 $32.80
Diesel $8.12 $21.67 $43.33

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 ยท Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Esparto. The current time is 00:27:07.

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.