How far is Oakland, CA from Le Grand, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Le Grand, CA is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.07 mi
02h 42m
Flight
117.76 mi
189.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.76 mi
Kilometers
189.52 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.07 mi
Kilometers
215.76 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Grand
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Le Grand
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Ripon
CA

City in California

From Oakland
67 mi
01h 21m
To Le Grand
67.1 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Le Grand.

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Street

    1058 ft · 53 sec · 14th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    842 ft · 35 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    1141 ft · 26 sec · 11th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1673 ft · 49 sec · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    116 m · 9 sec · 5th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 880 South: San Jose

    1146 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton

    980 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 238: Stockton Fresno

    923 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora

    143 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno

    1.1 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Le Grand Road

    1856 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Le Grand Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Le Grand Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Le Grand Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 South
61.3 mi · 46%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
30.2 mi · 22%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 11%
Nimitz Freeway
9.71 mi · 7%
Le Grand Road
7.53 mi · 6%
CA 120 East
6.27 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 South

Merge slight left

60.6 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripon
01h 21m from Oakland
Leave By
1:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Le Grand.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Le Grand?

The road trip is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Ripon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Oakland and 67.1 miles from Le Grand.

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

The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.29 one way or $54.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Le Grand.

Stop Ideas Near Ripon

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

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

RAIL

Manteca, CA

14 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Modesto station

20 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

27 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

27 mi away
949 East Channel St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Le Grand. Straight-line distance: 117.76 mi (189.52 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
Le Grand

#2 Le Grand

City in Merced County, California, United States

Population1,659
Coordinates37.2285500, -120.2482300
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Le Grand (-120.24823, 37.22855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.91 L · about $27.29
Round trip
$54.57
9.46 gal · 35.82 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $27.29 $54.57
Mid-grade $6.07 $28.69 $57.38
Premium $6.24 $29.53 $59.06
Diesel $7.57 $35.79 $71.58

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 Le Grand. The current time is 00:26:38.

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.