Oakland to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

646.4 miles 1040.3 km · straight line
740.5 miles actual route 1191.8 km · driving distance
13h 29min estimated drive time
$71 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
115° ESE bearing direction

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.

How to Get from Oakland to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 29min $71 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 11min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~17h 32min $89–$259* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oakland & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM