Newton, Kansas to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1354.5 miles 2179.9 km · straight line
1731.7 miles actual route 2786.9 km · driving distance
29h 30min estimated drive time
$167 - $205 estimated fuel cost
~3h 13min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Newton, Kansas from Oakland?

The distance from Newton, Kansas to Oakland is 1354.5 miles (2179.9 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located W of Newton, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1731.7 miles, taking about 29h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 13min. Both are located in United States — Newton, Kansas in Kansas 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 Newton, Kansas 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 Newton, Kansas to Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 30min $167 - $205 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 24min $139–$260* Budget
Train ~38h 21min $208–$606* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newton, Kansas & Oakland

Quick Facts

Newton, Kansas
38.05°N, 97.34°W
America/Chicago
441m 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 452 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 113 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM