Idaho Falls to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

663.4 miles 1067.6 km · straight line
823.1 miles actual route 1324.6 km · driving distance
14h 33min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
237° WSW bearing direction

How far is Idaho Falls from Oakland?

The distance from Idaho Falls to Oakland is 663.4 miles (1067.6 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located WSW of Idaho Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 823.1 miles, taking about 14h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Idaho Falls in Idaho 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 Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls to Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 33min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 28min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~18h 55min $99–$288* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Idaho Falls & Oakland

Quick Facts

Idaho Falls
43.47°N, 112.03°W
America/Boise
1434m 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 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM