Clifton to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

752.5 miles 1211 km · straight line
1017.7 miles actual route 1637.8 km · driving distance
17h 49min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Clifton from Oakland?

The distance from Clifton to Oakland is 752.5 miles (1211 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located W of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1017.7 miles, taking about 17h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado 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 Clifton 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 Clifton to Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 49min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 23min $81–$153* Budget
Train ~23h 10min $122–$356* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & Oakland

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m 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 251 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM