How far is Oakland, CA from Lodi, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Lodi, CA is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
75.54 mi
01h 38m
Flight
58.86 mi
94.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.86 mi
Kilometers
94.72 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.54 mi
Kilometers
121.57 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lodi
Tue, May 5, 2:44 AM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Tue, May 5, 4:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-05-05T01:06
Arrive Lodi
Tue, May 5, 2:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Antioch
CA

The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.

From Oakland
37.7 mi
00h 49m
To Lodi
37.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Street

    2014 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Castro Street

    1078 ft · 35 sec · Castro Street

  3. 3

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

    1047 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John B. Williams Freeway

    1975 ft · 26 sec · John B. Williams Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Grove Shafter Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Grove Shafter Freeway

    874 ft · 13 sec · Grove Shafter Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Caldecott Tunnel

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Caldecott Tunnel

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 160: Rio Vista, Sacramento

    13.6 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    22.3 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Hutchins Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Hutchins Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Lodi Avenue

    1899 ft · 49 sec · West Lodi Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Sacramento Street

    15 m · 2 sec · South Sacramento Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sacramento Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 242 North
18.9 mi · 25%
CA 160
13.6 mi · 18%
Caldecott Tunnel
9.82 mi · 13%
Grove Shafter Freeway
4.62 mi · 6%
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
3.8 mi · 5%
South Hutchins Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

22.3 mi · 00h 32m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Antioch
00h 49m from Oakland
Leave By
3:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Oakland and Mostly Cloudy near Lodi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Antioch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Oakland and 37.8 miles from Lodi.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.40 one way or $30.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Oakland and Mostly Cloudy near Lodi.

Stop Ideas Near Antioch

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

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

RAIL

Antioch–Pittsburg

2 mi away
100 I Street
BUS

Rio Vista, CA

20 mi away
28 South Front Street
RAIL

Martinez station

29 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

33 mi away
177 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Lodi. Straight-line distance: 58.86 mi (94.72 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
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#2 Lodi

The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.

Population68,186
Coordinates38.1302000, -121.2724500
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Lodi (-121.27245, 38.1302)

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
10.09 L · about $15.40
Round trip
$30.81
5.34 gal · 20.18 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $15.40 $30.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $16.20 $32.39
Premium $6.24 $16.67 $33.34
Diesel $7.57 $20.20 $40.41

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Lodi. The current time is 01:06:19.

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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.