Flagstaff to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

616.3 miles 991.8 km · straight line
751.2 miles actual route 1209 km · driving distance
13h 36min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Oakland?

The distance from Flagstaff to Oakland is 616.3 miles (991.8 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located WNW of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 751.2 miles, taking about 13h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff to Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 36min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 19min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~17h 41min $90–$263* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Oakland

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 205 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM