How far is Oakland, CA from Fort Irwin, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Fort Irwin, CA is about 438.7 miles (706 km), with a travel time of about 08h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 356.3 miles (573.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Fort Irwin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Fort Irwin.
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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 left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
192.5 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stockdale Highway
1185 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Stockdale Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Stockdale Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockdale Highway
39 m · 2 sec · Stockdale Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Continue on Westside Parkway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Westside Parkway
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Continue on Centennial Corridor
2.8 mi · 3 min · Centennial Corridor
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Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
54.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Mojave-Barstow Highway
26.9 mi · 30 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway
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Continue on Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
34.8 mi · 40 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North: Las Vegas
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fort Irwin Road
1217 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Fort Irwin Road
22.2 mi · 27 min · Fort Irwin Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Truck Bypass
1.4 mi · 3 min · Truck Bypass
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Turn left
38 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Fort Irwin Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Fort Irwin Road
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Continue on South Loop Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Loop Road
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
3179 ft · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Fort Irwin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
193 mi · 03h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Fort Irwin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Fort Irwin?
The road trip is about 438.7 miles (706 km) and usually takes 08h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.2 miles from Oakland and 219.5 miles from Fort Irwin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 356.3 miles (573.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $96.92 one way or $193.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Fort Irwin.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
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 Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Fort Irwin. Straight-line distance: 356.29 mi (573.4 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 Fort Irwin
Situated in the high Mojave Desert of San Bernardino County at an elevation of 2487 feet, this installation occupies vast, rugged terrain.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2627500, -116.6847500 |
| Altitude | 758 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Irwin (-116.68475, 35.26275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 706 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 28m |
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 | $6.26 | $96.92 | $193.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $100.60 | $201.21 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $103.55 | $207.09 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $130.23 | $260.47 |
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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