How far is Oildale, CA from San Diego, CA?
The driving distance from Oildale, CA to San Diego, CA is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
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.
City five miles (8.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oildale and San Diego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oildale and San Diego.
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Start on East Norris Road
146 m · 15 sec · East Norris Road
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Turn left onto North Chester Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto Roberts Lane
1.6 km · 2 min · Roberts Lane
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Turn left onto Airport Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Drive
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
26.5 mi · 29 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
25.7 mi · 30 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
788 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
981 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Newport Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Newport Avenue
1943 ft · 44 sec · Newport Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Walnut Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamboree Road
2595 ft · 38 sec · Jamboree Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South
1479 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
76.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Front Street, Civic Center, 2nd Avenue
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Front Street, Civic Center
592 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Front Street
2662 ft · 2 min · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oildale and San Diego.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
76.5 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Oildale and Patchy Drizzle near San Diego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oildale to San Diego?
The road trip is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Oildale and 123.4 miles from San Diego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.09 one way or $98.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oildale and Patchy Drizzle near San Diego.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City of Los Angeles
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vernon.
Los Angeles Union Station
Glendale Transportation Center
Westchester, CA
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oildale and San Diego. Straight-line distance: 214.87 mi (345.8 km).
#1 Oildale
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
| Population | 32,684 |
| Coordinates | 35.4196800, -119.0195500 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,422,420 |
| Coordinates | 32.7157100, -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-117.164717, 32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $49.09 | $98.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $51.62 | $103.24 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $53.13 | $106.26 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $64.40 | $128.79 |
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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