Cheyenne to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

957 miles 1540.2 km · straight line
1167.9 miles actual route 1879.5 km · driving distance
19h 50min estimated drive time
$112 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Cheyenne from Oakland?

The distance from Cheyenne to Oakland is 957 miles (1540.2 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located W of Cheyenne. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1167.9 miles, taking about 19h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Cheyenne in Wyoming 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 Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne to Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 50min $112 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 48min $93–$175* Budget
Train ~25h 47min $140–$409* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cheyenne & Oakland

Quick Facts

Cheyenne
41.14°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1856m 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 319 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM