Oakland to Walla Walla: Road Trip Guide & Distance

605.2 miles 973.9 km · straight line
755.7 miles actual route 1216.2 km · driving distance
15h 6min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
18° NNE bearing direction

How far is Oakland from Walla Walla?

The distance from Oakland to Walla Walla is 605.2 miles (973.9 km) as the crow flies. Walla Walla is located NNE of Oakland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 755.7 miles, taking about 15h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Oakland in California and Walla Walla in Washington.

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 Walla Walla. 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 Walla Walla

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 6min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 7min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 38min $91–$264* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oakland & Walla Walla

Quick Facts

Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
Walla Walla
46.06°N, 118.34°W
America/Los_Angeles
288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM