Clearlake to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

82 miles 132 km · straight line
103.6 miles actual route 166.8 km · driving distance
2h 17min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
166° SSE bearing direction

How far is Clearlake from Oakland?

The distance from Clearlake to Oakland is 82 miles (132 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located SSE of Clearlake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 103.6 miles, taking about 2h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clearlake 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 Clearlake to Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 17min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 44min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 10min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clearlake & Oakland

Quick Facts

Clearlake
38.96°N, 122.63°W
America/Los_Angeles
432m 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 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 303.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM