Durango to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Durango from Oakland?

The distance from Durango to Oakland is 788.5 miles (1269 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located W of Durango. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1063 miles, taking about 19h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Durango 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 Durango 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.