How far is Rio Vista, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Rio Vista, CA to Oakland, CA is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.11 mi
00h 56m
Flight
39.82 mi
64.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.82 mi
Kilometers
64.08 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.11 mi
Kilometers
85.48 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Fri, Apr 17, 11:29 PM PDT
Return by in Rio Vista
Sat, Apr 18, 12:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rio Vista
2026-04-17T22:33
Arrive Oakland
Fri, Apr 17, 11:29 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rio Vista
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Bay Point
CA

Census designated place in California

From Rio Vista
26.5 mi
00h 28m
To Oakland
26.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rio Vista and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    1699 ft · 55 sec · South Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto New Front Street

    101 m · 7 sec · New Front Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    69 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 4 West

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 242: Oakland, Concord

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Caldecott Tunnel

    1.4 km · 1 min · Caldecott Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Grove Shafter Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on John B. Williams Freeway

    2262 ft · 30 sec · John B. Williams Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street, 14th Street

    1024 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Brush Street

    1124 ft · 42 sec · Brush Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    2503 ft · 2 min · 14th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 4 West
15.3 mi · 29%
CA 24 West
9.36 mi · 18%
CA 242
4.61 mi · 9%
Grove Shafter Freeway
4.53 mi · 9%
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
3.21 mi · 6%
New Front Street
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CA 4 West

Merge slight left

14.6 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bay Point
00h 28m from Rio Vista
Leave By
4:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rio Vista and Sunny near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rio Vista to Oakland?

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Bay Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Rio Vista and 26.6 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rio Vista and Sunny near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Bay Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bay Point, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bay Point.

RAIL

Antioch–Pittsburg

13 mi away
100 I Street
RAIL

Martinez station

15 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

25 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

26 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rio Vista and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 39.82 mi (64.08 km).

Rio Vista

#1 Rio Vista

City in Solano County, California, United States of America

Population9,978
Coordinates38.1557502, -121.6913439
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Oakland

#2 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
Start: (-121.691419, 38.155691)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.58
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.79 $21.58
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.34 $22.69
Premium $6.24 $11.67 $23.35
Diesel $7.57 $14.15 $28.30

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rio Vista and Oakland. The current time is 22:33:14.

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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.