Lewiston, Idaho to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

652.8 miles 1050.5 km · straight line
876.8 miles actual route 1411.1 km · driving distance
16h 34min estimated drive time
$84 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
206° SSW bearing direction

How far is Lewiston, Idaho from Oakland?

The distance from Lewiston, Idaho to Oakland is 652.8 miles (1050.5 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located SSW of Lewiston, Idaho. By car, the driving distance is approximately 876.8 miles, taking about 16h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Lewiston, Idaho 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 Lewiston, Idaho 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 Lewiston, Idaho to Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 34min $84 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 53min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~21h 32min $105–$307* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lewiston, Idaho & Oakland

Quick Facts

Lewiston, Idaho
46.42°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
227m 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 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM