How far is Oakland, CA from Oakdale, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Oakdale, CA is about 87 miles (140 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
86.96 mi
01h 50m
Flight
77.78 mi
125.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.78 mi
Kilometers
125.18 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.96 mi
Kilometers
139.95 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakdale
Sat, Apr 18, 11:57 PM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-18T22:07
Arrive Oakdale
Sat, Apr 18, 11:57 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Tracy
CA

The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.

From Oakland
43.4 mi
00h 55m
To Oakdale
43.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

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

    1333 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Yosemite Avenue

    10.7 mi · 16 min · East Yosemite Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on California Street

    978 ft · 28 sec · California Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Jackson Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Valley Home Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Home Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Yosemite Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Yosemite Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East F Street

    10 m · 1 sec · East F Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East F Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
30.2 mi · 35%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 17%
East Yosemite Avenue
10.7 mi · 12%
Nimitz Freeway
9.71 mi · 11%
CA 120 East
8.17 mi · 9%
Jackson Avenue
7.14 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

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

17.8 mi · 00h 21m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
77.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tracy
00h 55m from Oakland
Leave By
2:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Oakdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87 miles (140 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Oakland and 43.6 miles from Oakdale.

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

The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 2:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.71 one way or $35.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Oakdale.

Stop Ideas Near Tracy

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

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

BUS

Tracy, California

3 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Tracy, CA

5 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard
RAIL

Manteca, CA

16 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

26 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 77.78 mi (125.18 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
Oakdale

#2 Oakdale

City in Stanislaus County, California, United States

Population23,228
Coordinates37.7665900, -120.8471500
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Oakdale (-120.84715, 37.76659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $17.71
Round trip
$35.42
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $17.71 $35.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $18.62 $37.25
Premium $6.24 $19.17 $38.33
Diesel $7.57 $23.23 $46.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Oakdale. The current time is 22:07:19.

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.