Origin
Lemoore, CA
Afternoon in Lemoore on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lemoore, CA to Oakland, CA
Drive Time
3h 10m
Distance
199.5 mi
321 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 59m
★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lemoore, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Oakland, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Lemoore, CA to Oakland, CA covers 199.5 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Bush Street, North Lemoore Avenue, United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99.7 miles from Lemoore, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 10m drive with frequent turns across 199.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Bush Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lemoore, CA to Oakland, CA is easy. At 3h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lemoore, CA to Oakland, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Bush Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Lemoore Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westside Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William Elton Brown Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Arthur H | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Castro Valley Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 880 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Bush Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemoore, CA and Oakland, CA.
1
Start on Follett Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Follett Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Bush Street
479 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Bush Street
3
Turn right onto North Lemoore Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Lemoore Avenue
4
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
5
Merge slight left onto United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert Memorial Highway
26 mi
·
30 min
·
United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
112 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
Westside Freeway
8
Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
William Elton Brown Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
William Elton Brown Freeway
10
Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Castro Valley Freeway
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 880 North
14
Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
16
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Oak Street
17
Turn left onto 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
12th Street
18
Turn right onto Harrison Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Harrison Street
19
Turn left onto 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
14th Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 99.7 miles from Lemoore, CA, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.7 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
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 Lemoore, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Lemoore, CA
This is one driving day of about 199.5 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lemoore, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.7 mi from Lemoore, CA · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.7 miles from Lemoore, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Oakland, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.20 one way
$92.40 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $47.64 | $95.29 |
| premium | $6.24 | $49.03 | $98.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.32 | $88.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.95 | $9.58 |
| Efficient EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.46 | $7.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.93 | $12.77 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Oakland, CA
Afternoon in Oakland on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
4 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
3h 10m 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 Lemoore, CA to Oakland, CA covers 199.5 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Bush Street, North Lemoore Avenue, United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.7 miles from Lemoore, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Lemoore, CA to Oakland, CA is easy. At 3h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lemoore, CA to Oakland, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lemoore, CA to Oakland, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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