Drive or Fly: San Jose, CA to Oakhurst, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SJC–FAT. At 165 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 38m
Distance
165 mi
Total Cost
$71
CO2
67 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 22m
15m in the air
Air Distance
123 mi
Total Cost
$125
CO2
31 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SJC and FAT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 38m | 3h 22m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $71 | $125 |
| Carbon footprint | 67 kg CO2 | 31 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via CA 152, Road 600, US 101
via CA 99, CA 140, CA 49
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from San Jose, CA to Oakhurst, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.