Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
73.7 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakland, CA
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Salida, CA
Stephen Leonardi
If you are planning a trip from Oakland to Salida, expect a straightforward journey covering 73.7 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 1 hour and 29 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting around $17 for fuel will cover your transit across this Pacific Coast route. Because the drive is highly efficient and focused on major corridors, you will spend the vast majority of your time on the highway. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, the simplicity of the route allows for a predictable travel experience.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 30.2 mi | 34m |
| Robert T. Monagan Freeway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Nimitz Freeway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| CA 99 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| CA 120 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Castro Valley Freeway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Westside Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, CA and Salida, CA.
Start on 14th Street
Turn right onto Harrison Street
Turn left onto 11th Street
Turn right onto Madison Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 880
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on I 238
Continue on I 580
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Continue on CA 120
Take the exit
Merge onto CA 99
Take the exit
Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
Continue on Broadway Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 36.9 miles from Oakland, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 65.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto 11th Street
Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 238: Stockton Fresno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$16.94 one way
$33.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $17.46 | $34.91 |
| premium | $6.18 | $17.92 | $35.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$17
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.32 | $4.72 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Oakland on Tuesday
Local time
2:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Salida on Tuesday
Local time
2:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is a dedicated highway-focused experience, with 96% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a sequence of key roads, including the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, the Robert T. Monagan Freeway, and the Nimitz Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 30.2-mile segment on the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. Expect a consistent, fast-paced rhythm behind the wheel rather than the stop-and-go nature of local city streets. It is a functional transit route designed to move you efficiently between regions.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway and Robert T. Monagan 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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oakland, CA and Salida, CA, road signs point toward Stockton, Sonora and Fresno.
Stockton
Sonora
Fresno
Founded 1852
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
Salida is an unincorporated town, northwest of, and immediately adjacent to, Modesto, in Stanislaus County, in California's San Joaquin Valley.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 73.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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