Oakland to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Oakland from Phoenix?
The distance from Oakland to Phoenix is 646.4 miles (1040.3 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located ESE of Oakland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 740.5 miles, taking about 13h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Oakland in California and Phoenix in Arizona.
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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Oakland and Phoenix. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 215 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
- You could travel this distance about 38.5 times to circle the Earth's equator