How far is Oakland, CA from South Taft, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to South Taft, CA is about 278.6 miles (448.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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.
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and South Taft.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and South Taft.
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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
198.9 mi · 3 hr 33 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 43: Taft, Maricopa
1887 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right
70 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Enos Lane
1.6 mi · 2 min · Enos Lane
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Keep slight right to continue on Enos Lane
88 m · 6 sec · Enos Lane
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Turn straight onto Taft Highway
16.5 mi · 23 min · Taft Highway
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Turn right onto Gardner Field Road
76 m · 9 sec · Gardner Field Road
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Continue on Main Street
2204 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
791 ft · 35 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Olive Avenue
766 ft · 34 sec · Olive Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Olive Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and South Taft.
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
199 mi · 03h 33m
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.
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog leaving Oakland and Clear near South Taft.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to South Taft?
The road trip is about 278.6 miles (448.3 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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 139.3 miles from Oakland and 139.3 miles from South Taft.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.71 one way or $113.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog around Oakland and Clear near South Taft.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and South Taft. Straight-line distance: 241.8 mi (389.14 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 South Taft
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
| Population | 2,169 |
| Coordinates | 35.1346900, -119.4562300 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Taft (-119.45623, 35.13469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $56.71 | $113.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $59.63 | $119.26 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $61.37 | $122.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $74.38 | $148.77 |
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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