Edmonton to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1165.2 miles 1875.2 km · straight line
1479.9 miles actual route 2381.6 km · driving distance
29h 24min estimated drive time
CAD 240 - CAD 295 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
205° SSW bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Oakland?

The distance from Edmonton to Oakland is 1165.2 miles (1875.2 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located SSW of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1479.9 miles, taking about 29h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada, while Oakland is in California, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 24min CAD 240 - CAD 295 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 17min $118–$222* Budget
Train ~38h 13min $178–$518* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Oakland

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m 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 388 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM