How far is Oakland, CA from Rodeo, CA?

The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Rodeo, CA is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.79 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.8 mi
25.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.8 mi
Kilometers
25.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.79 mi
Kilometers
31.85 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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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 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rodeo
Wed, Apr 22, 9:32 PM PDT
Return by in Oakland
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-22T21:05
Arrive Rodeo
Wed, Apr 22, 9:32 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
El Cerrito
CA

City in Contra Costa County, California, United States

From Oakland
9.9 mi
00h 13m
To Rodeo
9.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Street

    2014 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Castro Street

    1078 ft · 35 sec · Castro Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward

    1047 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John B. Williams Freeway

    1975 ft · 26 sec · John B. Williams Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580: San Francisco, Hayward

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580 West: San Francisco, MacArthur Freeway

    3092 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · MacArthur Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Willow Avenue

    1665 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Willow Avenue

    2335 ft · 49 sec · Willow Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Parker Avenue

    2168 ft · 1 min · Parker Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Fourth Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fourth Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eastshore Freeway
14 mi · 71%
MacArthur Freeway
1.73 mi · 9%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
0.88 mi · 4%
Willow Avenue
0.76 mi · 4%
I 580 West
0.59 mi · 3%
Parker Avenue
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Eastshore Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway

7.42 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Cerrito
00h 13m from Oakland
Leave By
7:36 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Oakland and Chance Light Rain near Rodeo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

El Cerrito is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Oakland and 9.9 miles from Rodeo.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.04 one way or $8.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Oakland and Chance Light Rain near Rodeo.

Stop Ideas Near El Cerrito

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around El Cerrito and the surrounding midpoint area.
San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 11.7 mi away

San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer

San Francisco , CA
3365 Sacramento St #435, San Francisco, CA 94118, United States
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer,Photographer,Wedding service
Alameda Public Works Department
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Alameda Public Works Department

Alameda , CA
950 W Mall Square, Alameda, CA 94501, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Home and construction
Old Berkeley City Hall
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

Old Berkeley City Hall

Berkeley , CA
2134 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94703, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Civic center
My City Hall Wedding
Practical stop 11 mi away

My City Hall Wedding

San Francisco , CA
1480 Sutter St #302, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews Wedding photographer,Wedding planner,Wedding service,Wedding store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Cerrito.

RAIL

Richmond station

4 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue
RAIL

Berkeley station

5 mi away
University Ave. and Third St.
RAIL

Emeryville station

9 mi away
5885 Horton Street
RAIL

Oakland – Jack London Square station

14 mi away
245 Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Rodeo. Straight-line distance: 15.8 mi (25.42 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
Rodeo

#2 Rodeo

Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California

Population8,679
Coordinates38.0329800, -122.2669100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland (-122.2708, 37.80437)
End: Rodeo (-122.26691, 38.03298)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $4.04
Round trip
$8.08
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.04 $8.08
Mid-grade $6.07 $4.25 $8.49
Premium $6.24 $4.37 $8.74
Diesel $7.57 $5.30 $10.59

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 Rodeo. The current time is 21:05:21.

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.