Origin
Mount Shasta, CA
Afternoon in Mount Shasta on Sunday
Local time
12:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Shasta, CA to Oakland, CA
Drive Time
4h 29m
Distance
269.4 mi
434 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 16m
★
6 AM
4h 29m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 36m
3 PM
4h 40m
5 PM
4h 55m
8 PM
4h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakland, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Shasta, CA to Oakland, CA covers 269.4 miles and takes about 4h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on High Street, South Mount Shasta Boulevard, I 5 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
134.7 miles from Mount Shasta, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 29m drive with frequent turns across 269.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
High 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Shasta, CA to Oakland, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Mount Shasta Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cascade Wonderland Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westside Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 505 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
High Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Shasta, CA and Oakland, CA.
1
Start on Mill Street
131 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mill Street
2
Turn left onto High Street
348 ft
·
17 sec
·
High Street
3
Turn right onto South Mount Shasta Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Mount Shasta Boulevard
4
Keep slight left to continue on South Mount Shasta Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Mount Shasta Boulevard
5
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 5 South
7
Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
55 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Cascade Wonderland Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
36 mi
·
38 min
·
Cascade Wonderland Highway
9
Continue on Westside Freeway
93 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
Westside Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 505 South: Winters, San Francisco
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 505 South: Winters, San Francisco
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: San Francisco
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 80 West: San Francisco
12
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13
Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Carquinez Bridge
14
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Eastshore Freeway
15
Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
16
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Interstate Highway 80
18
Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
MacArthur Freeway
19
Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
20
Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
21
Turn right onto Watts Street
217 ft
·
12 sec
·
Watts Street
22
Turn right onto Peralta Street
184 ft
·
12 sec
·
Peralta Street
23
Turn left onto 35th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
35th Street
24
Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Pablo Avenue
25
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Way
26
Turn left onto 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
27
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 134.7 miles from Mount Shasta, CA, or about 2h 14m 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.7 miles or 2h 14m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakland, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Mount Shasta, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Mount Shasta, CA
This is one driving day of about 269.4 miles and 4h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Shasta, 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 134.7 mi from Mount Shasta, CA · 2h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 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 134.7 miles from Mount Shasta, 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
$62.39 one way
$124.77 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $64.34 | $128.68 |
| premium | $6.24 | $66.22 | $132.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.85 | $119.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.8 | 0 | $28.29 | $12.93 |
| Efficient EV | 67.4 | 0 | $23.57 | $10.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.8 | 1 | $37.72 | $17.24 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Oakland, CA
Afternoon in Oakland on Sunday
Local time
12:59 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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 29m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mount Shasta, CA to Oakland, CA covers 269.4 miles and takes about 4h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are High Street, South Mount Shasta Boulevard, I 5 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.7 miles from Mount Shasta, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.39 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Shasta, CA to Oakland, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Shasta, CA to Oakland, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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