Oakdale, CA Road Trips
Oakdale, CA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 347 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Oakdale, CA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Stephen Leonardi
Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
438.1 mi
San Diego, CA
Quickest Drive
49m
Stockton, CA
Plan Around Oakdale, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Oakdale, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Oakdale, CA
Driving from Oakdale, CA
Expect an average of 347 miles and about 6h 43m behind the wheel when leaving Oakdale, CA. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 438 miles (8h 31m), while the shortest is just 208 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Oakdale, CA most often head toward San Diego, CA (438.1 mi, 8h 31m), Riverside, CA (368.4 mi, 7h 12m), Fontana, CA (362.8 mi, 6h 59m), Irvine, CA (357.8 mi, 6h 53m), and Bakersfield, CA (207.7 mi, 4h 1m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 347-mile drive from Oakdale, CA, expect to burn about 13.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Oakdale, CA and 1 routes heading into Oakdale, CA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 208 to 438 miles.
The longest mapped route from Oakdale, CA covers 438 miles and takes approximately 8h 31m. Shorter options start at just 208 miles.
The average route from Oakdale, CA runs about 347 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Oakdale, CA include San Diego, CA, Riverside, CA, Fontana, CA and Irvine, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Oakdale, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
23,155
Median Income
$86,478
Median Home Value
$432,800
Median Age
35.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Oakdale, CA
A sampling of people born in Oakdale, CA.
Brett Dennen
1979
American musician
Tom Brier
1971
American ragtime pianist and composer
Jane Swagerty
1951
American swimmer, Olympic bronze medalist
March Fong Eu
1922–2017
American politician
Michael Allsup
1947
American guitarist
City data from Wikidata (Q984607), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Oakdale, CA
Oakdale is in the San Joaquin Valley of California along California Highway 120, which is the fastest route from the Bay Area to Yosemite. Oakdale claims to be the Cowboy Capital of the World.
Oakdale Rodeo, 1624 E F St, ☏ +1 209-847-4083. The Cowboy Museum, 355 E F St, ☏ +1 209-847-7049. W-Sa 10AM-3PM. Cowboy kitsch.
Knights Ferry Rafting (Sunshine Adventures) (east of Oakdale about 15 minutes, left on Kennedy Road, left on Sonora; once you cross bridge, it is on the right), ☏ +1 209 848-4800. Rafting trips on the Stanislaus River out of Knights Ferry. $17+. (updated Mar 2025)
Best Western Rama Inn, 1450 E F St, ☏ +1 209 845-2500, toll-free: +1-888-415-2500, fax: +1 209 845-2523. Holiday Inn Express Oakdale, 828 East F St, ☏ +1 209-847-9121.
Travel tips adapted from Oakdale on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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