How far is Oakland, CA from Woodlake, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Woodlake, CA is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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.
A city in Contra Costa County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Woodlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Woodlake.
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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
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Woodbridge Road
757 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto 99 Frontage Road
701 ft · 24 sec · 99 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Woodbridge Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodbridge Road
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Turn right
2655 ft · 3 min
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Turn right
622 ft · 46 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Woodlake.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Woodlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Woodlake?
The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Oakley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Oakland and 40.3 miles from Woodlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Oakland and Mostly Sunny near Woodlake.
Stop Ideas Near Oakley
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 Oakley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Woodlake. Straight-line distance: 60.9 mi (98.01 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 Woodlake
City in Tulare County, California
| Population | 7,934 |
| Coordinates | 38.1521400, -121.2432800 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodlake (-121.24328, 38.15214)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $16.38 | $32.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $17.23 | $34.45 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $21.49 | $42.98 |
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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