Mandan to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1251.8 miles 2014.6 km · straight line
1574.7 miles actual route 2534.3 km · driving distance
27h 38min estimated drive time
$152 - $187 estimated fuel cost
~3h 1min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Mandan from Oakland?

The distance from Mandan to Oakland is 1251.8 miles (2014.6 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located WSW of Mandan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1574.7 miles, taking about 27h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 1min. Both are located in United States — Mandan in North Dakota 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 Mandan 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 Mandan to Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 38min $152 - $187 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 10min $126–$236* Budget
Train ~35h 55min $189–$551* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mandan & Oakland

Quick Facts

Mandan
46.83°N, 100.89°W
America/North_Dakota/New_Salem
502m 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 417 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 104 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM