How far is Riverside, CA from Oakdale, CA?

The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Oakdale, CA is about 368.2 miles (592.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 326.7 miles (525.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
368.21 mi
07h 12m
Flight
326.68 mi
525.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
326.68 mi
Kilometers
525.74 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
368.21 mi
Kilometers
592.57 km
Drive Time
07h 12m

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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 07h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakdale
Sun, Apr 19, 5:25 AM PDT
Return by in Riverside
Sun, Apr 19, 12:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Oakdale
Sun, Apr 19, 5:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:13 PM to 2:43 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
McFarland
CA

City in Kern County, California, United States

From Riverside
184.2 mi
03h 36m
To Oakdale
184.1 mi
03h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Oakdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Oakdale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    55 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue

    70 m · 15 sec · Magnolia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Van Buren Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Mission Boulevard

    1434 ft · 24 sec · Mission Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward CA 60 West

    1617 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 71 South, CA 71 North: Corona, Pomona

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 71 North: Pomona

    2510 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    811 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Chino Valley Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    41.2 mi · 48 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Shanks Road

    1344 ft · 35 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Shanks Road North

    1866 ft · 42 sec · Shanks Road North

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Vincent Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Vincent Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Santa Fe Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Geer Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Geer Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Albers Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Albers Road

  34. 34

    Continue on South Yosemite Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Yosemite Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East F Street

    10 m · 1 sec · East F Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East F Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Oakdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Highway
111 mi · 30%
Foothill Freeway
81.2 mi · 22%
Golden State Freeway
55.6 mi · 15%
Northbound California State Route 99
41.2 mi · 11%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 6%
Pomona Freeway
12.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Continue on Golden State Highway

111 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
326.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McFarland
03h 36m from Riverside
Leave By
9:34 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Oakdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Oakdale?

The road trip is about 368.2 miles (592.6 km) and usually takes 07h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.2 miles from Riverside and 184.1 miles from Oakdale.

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

The direct path is about 326.7 miles (525.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.94 one way or $149.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Oakdale.

Stop Ideas Near McFarland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McFarland, 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 McFarland.

RAIL

Wasco station

13 mi away
700 G Street
RAIL

Bakersfield

39 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Corcoran station

55 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Visalia, California

72 mi away
425 E. Oak Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 326.68 mi (525.74 km).

Riverside

#1 Riverside

The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.

Population330,786
Coordinates33.9533500, -117.3961600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Oakdale

#2 Oakdale

City in Stanislaus County, California, United States

Population23,228
Coordinates37.7665900, -120.8471500
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)
End: Oakdale (-120.84715, 37.76659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 593 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.99 gal
49.18 L · about $74.94
Round trip
$149.88
25.98 gal · 98.36 L
Estimated CO2
115.4 kg one way
Round trip: 230.9 kg / 509 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $74.94 $149.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $78.80 $157.59
Premium $6.24 $81.10 $162.19
Diesel $7.57 $98.30 $196.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverside and Oakdale. The current time is 22:13:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.