Oakland to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

591 miles 951.2 km · straight line
730.6 miles actual route 1175.8 km · driving distance
12h 36min estimated drive time
$70 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 36min $70 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 7min $58–$110* Budget
Train ~16h 23min $88–$256* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oakland & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM