How far is Oakland, CA from McFarland, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to McFarland, CA is about 259 miles (416.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Merced County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and McFarland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and McFarland.
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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
167 mi · 2 hr 59 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 46: Lost Hills, Wasco
1720 ft · 24 sec
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Merge left onto Paso Robles Highway
25.5 mi · 34 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Continue on Paso Robles Highway
757 ft · 10 sec · Paso Robles Highway
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Take the exit straight
579 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward McFarland, Sherwood Avenue
1044 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue Access Ramp
149 m · 10 sec · Sherwood Avenue Access Ramp
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Continue on 1st Street
1752 ft · 54 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Kern Avenue
117 m · 17 sec · West Kern Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Kern Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and McFarland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
167 mi · 02h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain leaving Oakland and Mostly Sunny near McFarland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to McFarland?
The road trip is about 259 miles (416.8 km) and usually takes 04h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Dos Palos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.5 miles from Oakland and 129.5 miles from McFarland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.73 one way or $105.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Oakland and Mostly Sunny near McFarland.
Stop Ideas Near South Dos Palos
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 South Dos Palos.
Merced station
Madera
Denair station
Fresno station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and McFarland. Straight-line distance: 223.46 mi (359.62 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 McFarland
City in Kern County, California, United States
| Population | 12,482 |
| Coordinates | 35.6780100, -119.2292700 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: McFarland (-119.22927, 35.67801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $52.73 | $105.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $55.44 | $110.89 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $57.06 | $114.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $69.16 | $138.32 |
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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