How far is Ukiah, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Ukiah, CA to Oakland, CA is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ukiah and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ukiah and Oakland.
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Start on North State Street
17 m · 9 sec · North State Street
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Turn left onto East Perkins Street
2770 ft · 1 min · East Perkins Street
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Take the ramp left
884 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
97.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Redwood Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
13.6 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 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 Ukiah 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.
Redwood Highway
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
97.2 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Ukiah 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 Ukiah to Oakland?
The road trip is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Santa Rosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Ukiah and 59.8 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.23 one way or $48.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Ukiah and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Rosa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bohemian Grove
City of Santa Rosa
City of Santa Rosa - Police Department
Guerneville River Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Rosa.
Santa Rosa, California
Rohnert Park, California
Healdsburg (Singletree Inn), California
Petaluma, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ukiah and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 105.9 mi (170.43 km).
#1 Ukiah
City in Mendocino County, California
| Population | 15,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.1501700, -123.2077800 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $24.23 | $48.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $25.48 | $50.95 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $26.22 | $52.44 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $31.78 | $63.56 |
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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