Merced to Oakdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

37.8 miles 60.8 km · straight line
49.1 miles estimated 79 km · driving distance
59min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
328° NNW bearing direction

How far is Merced from Oakdale?

The distance from Merced to Oakdale is 37.8 miles (60.8 km) as the crow flies. Oakdale is located NNW of Merced. By car, the driving distance is approximately 49.1 miles, taking about 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Merced and Oakdale. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Merced to Oakdale

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 59min $5 - $6 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Merced & Oakdale

Quick Facts

Merced
37.30°N, 120.48°W
America/Los_Angeles
52m elevation
Oakdale
37.77°N, 120.85°W
America/Los_Angeles
48m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 659.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients