How far is Woodlake, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Woodlake, CA to Oakland, CA is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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 32m.
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.
A city in Contra Costa County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodlake and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodlake and Oakland.
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Start on the route
622 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
2655 ft · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodbridge Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Woodbridge Road
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Turn left onto 99 Frontage Road
667 ft · 19 sec · 99 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
674 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 12 West: Kettleman Lane
1227 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto East Kettleman Lane
23.4 mi · 33 min · East Kettleman Lane
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 4 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 242: Oakland, Concord
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Caldecott Tunnel
1.4 km · 1 min · Caldecott Tunnel
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Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Grove Shafter Freeway
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Continue on John B. Williams Freeway
2262 ft · 30 sec · John B. Williams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street, 14th Street
1024 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Brush Street
1124 ft · 42 sec · Brush Street
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Turn left onto 14th Street
2503 ft · 2 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 Woodlake and Oakland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Kettleman Lane
Turn right onto East Kettleman Lane
23.4 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Woodlake 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 Woodlake to Oakland?
The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Oakley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Woodlake and 39.6 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.21 one way or $32.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodlake and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Oakley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodlake and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 60.9 mi (98.01 km).
#1 Woodlake
City in Tulare County, California
| Population | 7,934 |
| Coordinates | 38.1521400, -121.2432800 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $16.21 | $32.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $17.05 | $34.09 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $17.54 | $35.09 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $21.26 | $42.53 |
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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