Las Vegas to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

409.4 miles 658.8 km · straight line
556.1 miles actual route 894.9 km · driving distance
10h 21min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Oakland?

The distance from Las Vegas to Oakland is 409.4 miles (658.8 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located WNW of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 556.1 miles, taking about 10h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada and Oakland in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 21min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 25min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~9h 50min $67–$195* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Oakland

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM