Grand Canyon to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

572.7 miles 921.6 km · straight line
777.9 miles actual route 1251.9 km · driving distance
14h 18min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Grand Canyon from Oakland?

The distance from Grand Canyon to Oakland is 572.7 miles (921.6 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located WNW of Grand Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 777.9 miles, taking about 14h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Grand Canyon 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 Grand Canyon 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 Grand Canyon to Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 18min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 10min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~18h 35min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Canyon & Oakland

Quick Facts

Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m 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 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM