This 82.2-mile drive from Collierville, CA to Oakland, CA is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in just 1 hour and 47 minutes, making it ideal for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, it's an economical option for exploring the Pacific Coast region. The route primarily utilizes major roads like East Kettleman Lane, CA 4, and CA 160, offering a highway-focused experience. This drive is designed for efficiency, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.1 miles from Collierville, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 82.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 65% of this trip. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on well-maintained roads designed for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.4 miles on East Kettleman Lane, allowing for a good period of cruising. While primarily highway, the inclusion of roads like CA 4 and CA 160 suggests a transition through varied landscapes as you move closer to the bay. This route prioritizes getting you to Oakland efficiently rather than offering extensive scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Kettleman Lane is the longest continuous segment at about 23.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Kettleman Lane and CA 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43 miles in near CA 160.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 43 miles (CA 160): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.3 miles (CA 242): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.2 miles (CA 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
43 mi into trip|~58m in|CA 160
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 160 toward CA 4 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 4 West
8
58.3 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|CA 242
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 242 toward CA 242: Oakland, Concord
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 242: Oakland, Concord
8
66.2 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|CA 24
Take the exit onto CA 24 toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco
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 46A
Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Fran...
6
75.5 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|CA 24 / Caldecott Tunnel
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 24 / Caldecott Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
81.3 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward 18th Street, 14th Street
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 1D
Toward 18th Street, 14th Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Collierville, CA and Oakland, CA, road signs point toward Concord, Lafayette and San Francisco.
Concord
58.3 mi in|~1h 17m|via CA 242
Lafayette
66.2 mi in|~1h 26m|via CA 24
San Francisco
66.2 mi in|~1h 26m|via CA 24
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East Kettleman Lane
23.4 mi
33m
CA 4
14.6 mi
16m
CA 160
13.4 mi
17m
CA 24
9.4 mi
11m
CA 99
5.9 mi
6m
CA 242
4.6 mi
4m
Grove Shafter Freeway
4.5 mi
5m
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
3.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
East Kettleman Lane
— 23.4 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collierville, CA and Oakland, CA.
1
Start on Calimyrna Road
59 ft·2 sec·Calimyrna Road
2
Turn right onto 99 Frontage Road
0.6 mi·1 min·99 Frontage Road
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
4
Merge onto CA 99
5.9 mi·6 min·CA 99
5
Take the exit onto CA 12
0.2 mi·32 sec·CA 12
Toward CA 12 West: Kettleman Lane
6
Turn right onto CA 12
23 mi·33 min·East Kettleman Lane
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto CA 160
13 mi·16 min·CA 160
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 160
0.8 mi·1 min·CA 160
Toward CA 4 WestUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto CA 4
15 mi·16 min·CA 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 242
4.6 mi·4 min·CA 242
Toward CA 242: Oakland, ConcordUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 680
3.2 mi·3 min·Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto CA 24
9.4 mi·11 min·CA 24
Exit 46AToward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San FranciscoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 24
0.9 mi·1 min·Caldecott Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on CA 24
4.5 mi·5 min·Grove Shafter Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 980
0.4 mi·29 sec·John B. Williams Freeway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 1DToward 18th Street, 14th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto Brush Street
0.2 mi·42 sec·Brush Street
18
Turn left onto 14th Street
0.5 mi·1 min·14th Street
19
Arrive at destination
14th Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 47-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility for when you depart. Leaving in the morning or mid-afternoon should help you avoid the busiest traffic. Since there are no recommended stops, plan for a single fuel and rest break if needed, perhaps before you begin the longest stretch on East Kettleman Lane. The $19 fuel cost means you won't need extensive refueling stops, making this a quick and easy transit. Keep an eye out for the transition onto CA 4 and CA 160 as indicators you're nearing your destination.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.1 miles from Collierville, CA, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.4 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.1 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakland, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Collierville, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Collierville, CA
This is one driving day of about 82.2 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Collierville, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East Kettleman Lane for about 23.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.1 mi from Collierville, CA
· 56m into the drive
The midpoint is around 41.1 miles from Collierville, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oakland, CA
The final approach into Oakland, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 79.4
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 82.2
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...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 79.4
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,...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
$15
near mile 79.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.89 one way
$37.79 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$19.47
$38.94
premium
$6.18
$19.99
$39.98
diesel
$5.61
$18.15
$36.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.7
0
$8.63
$3.95
Efficient EV
20.6
0
$7.19
$3.29
EV Truck/SUV
32.9
0
$11.51
$5.26
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Collierville, CA
Late night
in Collierville on Friday
Local time
5:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oakland, CA
Late night
in Oakland on Friday
Local time
5:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Collierville, CA to Oakland, CA covers 82.2 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Kettleman Lane, CA 4, CA 160. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.1 miles from Collierville, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 43 miles (CA 160): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.3 miles (CA 242): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.2 miles (CA 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Collierville, CA and Oakland, CA, road signs point toward Concord, Lafayette and San Francisco.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
