How far is Oakland, CA from Oildale, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Oildale, CA is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.2 miles (393 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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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Flight 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 05h 06m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Oildale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Oildale.
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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
182.1 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buttonwillow, McKittrick
2040 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Buttonwillow Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Buttonwillow Drive
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Turn left onto 7th Standard Road
21.9 mi · 29 min · 7th Standard Road
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Take the ramp straight toward CA 99 South
1658 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Olive Drive
1455 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Olive Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Olive Drive
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Continue on Decatur Street
1 mi · 3 min · Decatur Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Chester Avenue
2215 ft · 57 sec · North Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto East Norris Road
140 m · 13 sec · East Norris Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Norris Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Oildale.
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
182 mi · 03h 15m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Oildale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Oildale?
The road trip is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.4 miles from Oakland and 135.4 miles from Oildale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.2 miles (393 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 6:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.15 one way or $110.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Oildale.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
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 Mendota.
Madera
Fresno station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Merced station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Oildale. Straight-line distance: 244.22 mi (393.04 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 Oildale
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
| Population | 32,684 |
| Coordinates | 35.4196800, -119.0195500 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oildale (-119.01955, 35.41968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $5.77 | $55.15 | $110.30 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $57.99 | $115.98 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $59.68 | $119.37 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $72.34 | $144.68 |
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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