How far is Wheatland, CA from Oroville, CA?

The driving distance from Wheatland, CA to Oroville, CA is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.51 mi
00h 51m
Flight
35.57 mi
57.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.57 mi
Kilometers
57.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.51 mi
Kilometers
65.2 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oroville
Thu, Oct 15, 3:14 PM PDT
Return by in Wheatland
Thu, Oct 15, 4:06 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheatland
2026-10-15T14:23
Arrive Oroville
Thu, Oct 15, 3:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheatland
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
Live Oak
CA

City in Sutter County, California, United States

From Wheatland
20.3 mi
00h 25m
To Oroville
20.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph NW
Destination
93°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wheatland and Oroville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheatland and Oroville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    139 m · 20 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto D Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · D Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto B Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · B Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    24.5 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Montgomery Street

    1397 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheatland and Oroville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
B Street
26 mi · 64%
D Street
13 mi · 32%
Montgomery Street
1.12 mi · 3%
5th Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.09 mi
Lincoln Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

B Street

Continue straight

24.5 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
00h 25m from Wheatland
Leave By
4:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wheatland and Sunny near Oroville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wheatland to Oroville?

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Wheatland and 20.3 miles from Oroville.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheatland and Sunny near Oroville.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

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

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

BUS

Marysville, California

16 mi away
I Street between 8th and 9th
BUS

Oroville, California

28 mi away
Hwy 70 and Grand Ave.
BUS

Grass Valley, California

52 mi away
125 E. Main Street
RAIL

Chico station

52 mi away
West 5th and Orange Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheatland and Oroville. Straight-line distance: 35.57 mi (57.24 km).

Wheatland

#1 Wheatland

City in California, United States

Population3,666
Coordinates39.0098900, -121.4230100
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Oroville

#2 Oroville

County seat of Butte County, California, USA

Population20,237
Coordinates39.5139400, -121.5577600
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Wheatland (-121.42301, 39.00989)
End: Oroville (-121.55776, 39.51394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.91
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $8.95 $17.91
Mid-grade $6.50 $9.29 $18.59
Premium $6.69 $9.57 $19.13
Diesel $8.41 $12.03 $24.06

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheatland and Oroville. The current time is 14:23:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.