Aberdeen, South Dakota to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1331 miles 2142 km · straight line
1710 miles actual route 2752 km · driving distance
30h 17min estimated drive time
$165 - $203 estimated fuel cost
~3h 11min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from Oakland?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Oakland is 1331 miles (2142 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located WSW of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1710 miles, taking about 30h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 11min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and Oakland in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, South Dakota and Oakland. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 17min $165 - $203 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 20min $137–$257* Budget
Train ~39h 22min $205–$599* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aberdeen, South Dakota & Oakland

Quick Facts

Aberdeen, South Dakota
45.46°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
397m elevation
Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 444 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM