Lakeville to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lakeville from Oakland?

The distance from Lakeville to Oakland is 1571.3 miles (2528.7 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located W of Lakeville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1949.9 miles, taking about 34h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 40min. Both are located in United States — Lakeville in Minnesota 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 Lakeville 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.