How far is Oakland, CA from Mission Hills, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Mission Hills, CA is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.
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.
City in California, named after its founder, Charles King
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Mission Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Mission Hills.
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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
9.9 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
19.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
758 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
38.6 mi · 45 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Continue on El Camino Real
10 mi · 11 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
135.9 mi · 2 hr 37 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on El Camino Real
21.4 mi · 25 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Betteravia Road
1037 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto East Betteravia Road
1 mi · 1 min · East Betteravia Road
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Turn left onto South Broadway
2955 ft · 1 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Orcutt Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Orcutt Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Cabrillo Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Turn left onto Cabrillo Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1071 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Constellation Road
2210 ft · 58 sec · Constellation Road
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Turn right onto Burton Mesa Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Burton Mesa Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rucker Road
2287 ft · 2 min · Rucker Road
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Turn left onto Calle Segundo
106 m · 15 sec · Calle Segundo
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Calle Segundo
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Mission Hills.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
136 mi · 02h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Mission Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Mission Hills?
The road trip is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
King City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.6 miles from Oakland and 140.7 miles from Mission Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 5:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.17 one way or $124.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Mission Hills.
Stop Ideas Near King City
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 King City.
King City, California
Salinas station
Paso Robles station
Carmel, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Mission Hills. Straight-line distance: 238.44 mi (383.74 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 Mission Hills
Situated in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County at an elevation of 325 feet, this census-designated place lies immediately north of the city of Lompoc.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6860900, -120.4368300 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mission Hills (-120.43683, 34.68609)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $62.17 | $124.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $64.54 | $129.07 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $66.42 | $132.84 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $83.54 | $167.08 |
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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