How far is Oakland, CA from La Riviera, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to La Riviera, CA is about 89.5 miles (144 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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 48m.
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 Solano County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and La Riviera.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and La Riviera.
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Start on 14th Street
2014 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Castro Street
1078 ft · 35 sec · Castro Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward
1047 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto John B. Williams Freeway
1975 ft · 26 sec · John B. Williams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580: San Francisco, Hayward
1575 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 580 West: San Francisco, MacArthur Freeway
3092 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on El Dorado Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Watt Avenue
2393 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Watt Avenue
1936 ft · 39 sec · Watt Avenue
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Turn left onto Folsom Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Folsom Boulevard
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Turn left onto Tiber Drive
1382 ft · 1 min · Tiber Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Linda Rio Drive
80 m · 12 sec · Linda Rio Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linda Rio Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and La Riviera.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 La Riviera.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to La Riviera?
The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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 44.7 miles from Oakland and 44.7 miles from La Riviera.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.23 one way or $36.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near La Riviera.
Stop Ideas Near Vacaville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Vacaville Sewer Department
Vacaville
Dixon City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vacaville.
Suisun–Fairfield station
Davis station
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Rio Vista, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and La Riviera. Straight-line distance: 72.38 mi (116.48 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 La Riviera
Census designated place
| Population | 10,802 |
| Coordinates | 38.5668500, -121.3569000 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Riviera (-121.3569, 38.56685)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $19.17 | $38.34 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
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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