How far is Oakland, CA from Ripon, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Ripon, CA is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.97 mi
01h 25m
Flight
62.76 mi
101 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.76 mi
Kilometers
101 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.97 mi
Kilometers
114.21 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ripon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-23T02:52
Arrive Ripon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Livermore
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From Oakland
35.4 mi
00h 42m
To Ripon
35.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno

    1.1 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1257 ft · 33 sec · 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight

    885 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1260 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
30.2 mi · 43%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 21%
Nimitz Freeway
9.71 mi · 14%
CA 120 East
6.27 mi · 9%
CA 99 South
4.84 mi · 7%
Castro Valley Freeway
1.95 mi · 3%
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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
00h 42m from Oakland
Leave By
3:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Ripon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Oakland and 35.5 miles from Ripon.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Ripon.

Stop Ideas Near Livermore

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

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

BUS

Livermore, California

4 mi away
2500 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Livermore, CA

5 mi away
575 South Vasco Road
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

10 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

12 mi away
5801 Owens Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Ripon. Straight-line distance: 62.76 mi (101 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
Ripon

#2 Ripon

City in California

Population16,774
Coordinates37.7415900, -121.1243800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Ripon (-121.12438, 37.74159)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.48 L · about $14.42
Round trip
$28.85
5 gal · 18.96 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $14.42 $28.85
Mid-grade $6.07 $15.17 $30.33
Premium $6.24 $15.61 $31.22
Diesel $7.57 $18.92 $37.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Ripon. The current time is 02:52:14.

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.