Oakland, CA to Farmersville, CA is 223.1 miles and takes about 4h 19m via CA 99, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip primarily through California's Central Valley. You'll be on major freeways for almost the entire distance, making it a practical choice if you need to get from the Pacific Coast region to the interior quickly. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal detours off the main path. It's a solid option for a weekender or a quick transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
111.6 miles from Oakland, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
CA 99
143.4 mi
2h 41m
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
30.2 mi
34m
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi
16m
CA 198
11 mi
12m
Nimitz Freeway
9.7 mi
11m
CA 120
6.2 mi
7m
Castro Valley Freeway
1.9 mi
2m
North Farmersville Boulevard
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 143.4 mi, about 2h 41m
Traffic on I-205
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 11 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~3,937 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~721 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 16 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, CA and Farmersville, CA.
1
Start on 14th Street
0.2 mi·52 sec·14th Street
2
Turn right onto Harrison Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·Harrison Street
3
Turn left onto 11th Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·11th Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Madison Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·Madison Street
5
Turn left onto 5th Street
381 ft·8 sec·5th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 880 South: San Jose
7
Merge onto I 880
9.7 mi·11 min·Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 31Toward I 238: Castro Valley, StocktonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 31Toward I 238: Stockton FresnoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 238
1.9 mi·2 min·Castro Valley Freeway
Exit 31Toward I 238: Stockton FresnoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 580
12 mi·14 min·Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Exit 14Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
18 mi·20 min·Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
3.9 mi·4 min·Robert T. Monagan Freeway
Toward I 205 East: Tracy, Stockton
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
11 mi·11 min·Robert T. Monagan Freeway
15
Merge onto I 5
1.0 mi·1 min·Westside Freeway
16
Take the exit
469 ft·6 sec
Toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora
17
Continue on CA 120
6.2 mi·7 min·CA 120
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 6Toward CA 99 South: Modesto, FresnoUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto CA 99
108 mi·2 hr 4 min·CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
35 mi·37 min·CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 97Toward CA 198: Visalia, Sequoia National Park, Hanford, LemooreUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 97Toward CA 198 East: Visalia, Sequoia National Park
23
Merge onto CA 198
11 mi·12 min·CA 198
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward County Road 164, Farmersville Road
25
Enter roundabout onto Noble Avenue
178 ft·3 sec·Noble Avenue
26
Continue on Noble Avenue
78 ft·1 sec·Noble Avenue
27
Turn slight right
171 ft·4 sec
28
Turn straight onto J23
1.9 mi·3 min·North Farmersville Boulevard
29
Turn left onto J30
108 ft·4 sec·East Visalia Road
30
Turn right
19 ft·1 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility in when you depart. Plan for one stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 143.4-mile stretch on CA 99, as services can be spread out. The $47 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but always budget a little extra for unexpected needs.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 111.6 miles from Oakland, CA, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 49 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.6 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Farmersville, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oakland, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oakland, CA
This is one driving day of about 223.1 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Oakland, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on CA 99 for about 143.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 209.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|11th Street
Turn left onto 11th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
10.9 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton
9
11.1 mi into trip|~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 238: Stockton Fresno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward I 238: Stockton Fresno
8
65.2 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno
8
209.3 mi into trip|~4h in
Take the exit toward CA 198: Visalia, Sequoia National Park, Hanford, Lemoore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 97
Toward CA 198: Visalia, Sequoia National Park,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.30 one way
$60.61 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$33.82
$67.63
premium
$4.15
$36.45
$72.90
diesel
$3.75
$32.94
$65.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.9
0
$23.43
$10.71
Efficient EV
55.8
0
$19.52
$8.92
EV Truck/SUV
89.2
1
$31.23
$14.28
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Oakland, CA
Morning
in Oakland on Saturday
Local time
6:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 8:41PM PDT until October 17 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 8:41PM PDT until October 18 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Destination
Farmersville, CA
Morning
in Farmersville on Saturday
Local time
6:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Clear
ENE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 8:41PM PDT until October 17 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 8:41PM PDT until October 18 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...
Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history f...
Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...
On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway, with 98% of the driving on freeways like the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway and Robert T. Monagan Freeway. You'll encounter a long stretch of 143.4 miles on CA 99. This means you'll experience consistent cruising speeds for the majority of your trip. The dense network of exits and services along CA 99 will be noticeable as you head south.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 143.4 mi on CA 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near 11th Street.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 223.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (11th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
476 ft43 ft
Total Climb
737 ft
Total Descent
425 ft
Highest Point
476 ft
~31.9 mi in
Elevation Range
434 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oakland, CA and Farmersville, CA, road signs point toward Stockton, Sonora, Fresno, Sequoia National Park, Hanford and Lemoore.
Oakland is a port city in the Bay Area of California in the United States. Once an industrial area overshadowed by San Francisco, its larger neighbor to the west, this city of 440,000 people (2020) has begun to step out from under San Francisco's shadow with its notable natural and architectural features and its rise as the multicultural "hipster" city of the Bay Area.
Top landmarks
•San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge — suspension bridge connecting San Francisco and Oakland, California, USA
•Lake Merritt — lagoon in Oakland, California, USA
•Oakland Museum of California — art museum in Oakland, California
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 19m. Total distance: 223.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 143.4 miles on CA 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Farmersville, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (11th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Farmersville, CA, but most travelers stay overnight.
