How far is San Jose, CA from Oakdale, CA?

The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Oakdale, CA is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
88.32 mi
01h 55m
Flight
64.54 mi
103.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.54 mi
Kilometers
103.87 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.32 mi
Kilometers
142.13 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakdale
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 AM PDT
Return by in San Jose
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Jose
2026-04-18T22:15
Arrive Oakdale
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Jose
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
Tracy
CA

The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.

From San Jose
44.1 mi
00h 57m
To Oakdale
44.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 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 San Jose and Oakdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Oakdale.

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    60 m · 9 sec · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Coleman Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coleman Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 880 North: Oakland

    1675 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    3139 ft · 41 sec · Nimitz Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Sacramento

    1618 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    2679 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora

    143 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue

    1333 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Yosemite Avenue

    10.7 mi · 16 min · East Yosemite Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on California Street

    978 ft · 28 sec · California Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Jackson Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Valley Home Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Home Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Yosemite Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Yosemite Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East F Street

    10 m · 1 sec · East F Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East F Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 17%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 15%
East Yosemite Avenue
10.7 mi · 12%
I 680 North
9.03 mi · 10%
I 880 North
8.86 mi · 10%
CA 120 East
8.17 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

12.9 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tracy
00h 57m from San Jose
Leave By
2:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Jose 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 San Jose to Oakdale?

The road trip is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from San Jose and 44.2 miles from Oakdale.

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

The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 2:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.00 one way or $36.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tracy

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

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

BUS

Tracy, California

3 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Tracy, CA

5 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard
RAIL

Manteca, CA

16 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

26 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 64.54 mi (103.87 km).

San Jose

#1 San Jose

The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.

Population1,013,616
Coordinates37.3393900, -121.8949600
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Oakdale

#2 Oakdale

City in Stanislaus County, California, United States

Population23,228
Coordinates37.7665900, -120.8471500
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: San Jose (-121.89496, 37.33939)
End: Oakdale (-120.84715, 37.76659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.8 L · about $18.00
Round trip
$36.00
6.24 gal · 23.6 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $18.00 $36.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $18.93 $37.85
Premium $6.24 $19.48 $38.96
Diesel $7.57 $23.61 $47.22

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 San Jose and Oakdale. The current time is 22:15:38.

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.