How far is Oakland, CA from Sutter Creek, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Sutter Creek, CA is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Sacramento County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Sutter Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Sutter Creek.
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Start on 14th Street
2014 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Castro Street
1078 ft · 35 sec · Castro Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward
1047 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto John B. Williams Freeway
1975 ft · 26 sec · John B. Williams Freeway
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Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Grove Shafter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
874 ft · 13 sec · Grove Shafter Freeway
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Continue on Caldecott Tunnel
9.8 mi · 11 min · Caldecott Tunnel
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Merge slight right onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 160: Rio Vista, Sacramento
13.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
23.5 mi · 34 min
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Take the ramp left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 12 East: Victor
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right
42 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Victor Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · East Victor Road
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Turn left
6.9 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
58 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
15.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left
1675 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Old Highway 49
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Highway 49
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Continue on Main Street
1500 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Eureka Street
41 m · 6 sec · Eureka Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eureka Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Sutter Creek.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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23.5 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Oakland and Sunny near Sutter Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Sutter Creek?
The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Isleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Oakland and 55.6 miles from Sutter Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 1:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.61 one way or $45.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Oakland and Sunny near Sutter Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Isleton
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 Isleton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Sutter Creek. Straight-line distance: 89.6 mi (144.19 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 Sutter Creek
City in Amador County, California
| Population | 2,688 |
| Coordinates | 38.3929700, -120.8024400 |
| Altitude | 362 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sutter Creek (-120.80244, 38.39297)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $22.61 | $45.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $23.78 | $47.56 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $24.47 | $48.95 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $29.66 | $59.33 |
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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