How far is Tahoe Vista, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Tahoe Vista, CA to Oakland, CA is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The fifth most populous city in Sacramento County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tahoe Vista and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tahoe Vista and Oakland.
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Start on North Lake Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Lake Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Shore Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · North Shore Boulevard
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Continue on Senator Paul J. Lunardi Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Senator Paul J. Lunardi Memorial Highway
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Continue on California Highway 267
5.8 mi · 8 min · California Highway 267
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Continue straight
851 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp left toward CA 89
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
84.2 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
13.2 mi · 15 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.1 mi · 58 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
2783 ft · 43 sec · MacArthur Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
897 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
637 ft · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Watts Street
66 m · 12 sec · Watts Street
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Turn right onto Peralta Street
56 m · 12 sec · Peralta Street
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Turn left onto 35th Street
886 ft · 23 sec · 35th Street
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Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · San Pablo Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
1758 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1636 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tahoe Vista and Oakland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
84.2 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tahoe Vista and Areas Of Fog near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tahoe Vista to Oakland?
The road trip is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Tahoe Vista and 102.7 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 10:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.67 one way or $81.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tahoe Vista and Areas Of Fog near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Roseville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
North Point Park
City of Folsom Solid Waste
Citrus Heights Community Center
City of Rocklin Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roseville.
Roseville station
Rocklin
Auburn
Sacramento Valley Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tahoe Vista and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 155.67 mi (250.53 km).
#1 Tahoe Vista
Census-designated place in Placer County, California
| Population | 1,433 |
| Coordinates | 39.2399100, -120.0510200 |
| Altitude | 1900 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $40.67 | $81.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $42.77 | $85.53 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $44.01 | $88.03 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $53.35 | $106.69 |
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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