How far is Tuolumne City, CA from Oakland, CA?

The driving distance from Tuolumne City, CA to Oakland, CA is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (179 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
128.82 mi
02h 30m
Flight
111.21 mi
178.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.21 mi
Kilometers
178.98 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.82 mi
Kilometers
207.32 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM PDT
Return by in Tuolumne City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuolumne City
2026-04-22T19:34
Arrive Oakland
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuolumne City
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
Manteca
CA

A city in San Joaquin County, California.

From Tuolumne City
64.3 mi
01h 15m
To Oakland
64.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tuolumne City and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuolumne City and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    125 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    891 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tuolumne Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Tuolumne Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mono Way

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mono Way

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1097 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Yosemite Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Yosemite Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Valley Home Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Home Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lon Dale Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Lon Dale Road

  13. 13

    Continue on California Street

    1000 ft · 30 sec · California Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Yosemite Avenue

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Yosemite Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2490 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North

    2051 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Nimitz Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive

    1226 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1685 ft · 49 sec · Oak Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1523 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    559 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1058 ft · 49 sec · 14th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuolumne City and Oakland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.7 mi · 23%
Mono Way
29.1 mi · 23%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 11%
Yosemite Avenue
10.8 mi · 8%
Nimitz Freeway
9.8 mi · 8%
CA 120 West
7.41 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Mono Way

Continue straight

24.7 mi · 00h 34m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
111.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manteca
01h 15m from Tuolumne City
Leave By
1:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Tuolumne City and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tuolumne City to Oakland?

The road trip is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Manteca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.3 miles from Tuolumne City and 64.5 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 111.2 miles (179 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.25 one way or $52.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Tuolumne City and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Manteca

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

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

RAIL

Manteca, CA

4 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

18 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

19 mi away
949 East Channel St.
BUS

Tracy, California

20 mi away
725 West Clover Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuolumne City and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 111.21 mi (178.98 km).

Tuolumne City

#1 Tuolumne City

Census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California

Population1,779
Coordinates37.9627000, -120.2413000
Altitude790
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: (-120.241708, 37.963148)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.21 L · about $26.25
Round trip
$52.50
9.1 gal · 34.42 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $26.25 $52.50
Mid-grade $6.07 $27.60 $55.20
Premium $6.24 $28.41 $56.81
Diesel $7.57 $34.43 $68.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuolumne City and Oakland. The current time is 19:34:54.

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.