Oakland to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Oakland from Salt Lake City?
The distance from Oakland to Salt Lake City is 591 miles (951.2 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located ENE of Oakland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 730.6 miles, taking about 12h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Oakland in California and Salt Lake City in Utah.
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 Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 197 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
- You could travel this distance about 42.1 times to circle the Earth's equator