How far is Oakland, CA from Riverbank, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Riverbank, CA is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
83.22 mi
01h 43m
Flight
73.08 mi
117.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.08 mi
Kilometers
117.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.22 mi
Kilometers
133.93 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverbank
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive Riverbank
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
41.6 mi
00h 51m
To Riverbank
41.7 mi
00h 51m

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 NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 219: Broadway, Kiernan Avenue

    1351 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Kiernan Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kiernan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Tully Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tully Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ladd Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Ladd Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Patterson Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Patterson Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Patterson Road

    2835 ft · 59 sec · Patterson Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1209 ft · 55 sec · 3rd Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Santa Fe Street

    20 m · 3 sec · Santa Fe Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Santa Fe Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
30.2 mi · 36%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 18%
Nimitz Freeway
9.71 mi · 12%
CA 99 South
7.92 mi · 10%
CA 120 East
6.27 mi · 8%
Kiernan Avenue
3.82 mi · 5%
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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
00h 51m from Oakland
Leave By
3:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Riverbank.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 41.6 miles from Oakland and 41.7 miles from Riverbank.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Riverbank. Straight-line distance: 73.08 mi (117.61 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
Riverbank

#2 Riverbank

City in Stanislaus County, California, United States

Population24,710
Coordinates37.7360400, -120.9354900
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Riverbank (-120.93549, 37.73604)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.12 L · about $16.96
Round trip
$33.92
5.88 gal · 22.24 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $16.96 $33.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $17.83 $35.67
Premium $6.24 $18.35 $36.71
Diesel $7.57 $22.25 $44.49

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 Riverbank. The current time is 00:59:39.

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.