Origin
Oakland, CA
Night in Oakland on Friday
Local time
10:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
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Trip from Oakland, CA to Mission Canyon, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 20m
Distance
315.9 mi
508 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$73
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 8m
★
6 AM
6h 21m
8 AM
6h 46m
10 AM
6h 29m
12 PM
6h 27m
3 PM
6h 31m
5 PM
6h 44m
8 PM
6h 13m
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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Mission Canyon, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oakland, CA to Mission Canyon, CA covers 315.9 miles and takes about 6h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Harrison Street, 11th Street, Madison Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.61 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
158 miles from Oakland, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 20m. Total distance: 315.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 20m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 20m drive with frequent turns across 315.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harrison 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 20m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oakland, CA to Mission Canyon, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Street | — | — |
| 11th Street | — | — |
| Madison Street | — | — |
| 5th Street | — | — |
| I 880 South | — | — |
| Nimitz Freeway | — | — |
| US 101 South | — | — |
| Bayshore Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Harrison Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, CA and Mission Canyon, CA.
1
Start on 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
14th Street
2
Turn right onto Harrison Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Harrison Street
3
Turn left onto 11th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
11th Street
4
Turn right onto Madison Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Madison Street
5
Turn left onto 5th Street
381 ft
·
9 sec
·
5th Street
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 880 South: San Jose
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 880 South: San Jose
7
Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
8
Keep slight left
5.6 mi
·
6 min
9
Keep slight left
2.4 mi
·
2 min
10
Keep slight left
19 mi
·
21 min
11
Take the exit right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 101 South: Los Angeles
12
Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
39 mi
·
44 min
·
Bayshore Freeway
13
Continue on El Camino Real
10 mi
·
11 min
·
El Camino Real
14
Take the exit slight right
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
15
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
136 mi
·
2 hr 36 min
·
El Camino Real
16
Continue on Cabrillo Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Cabrillo Highway
17
Continue on El Camino Real
45 mi
·
51 min
·
El Camino Real
18
Take the exit slight right toward CA 154: Los Olivos, Lake Cachuma
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
CA 154: Los Olivos, Lake Cachuma
19
Turn left onto Chumash Highway
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Chumash Highway
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Chumash Highway
21
Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Chumash Highway
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Chumash Highway
23
Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
23 mi
·
31 min
·
Chumash Highway
24
Turn slight right onto CA 192: Highway 192
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 192: Highway 192
25
Turn left onto Foothill Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Foothill Road
26
Turn left onto Tye Road
312 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tye Road
27
Turn left onto Cheltenham Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cheltenham Road
28
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cheltenham Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cheltenham Road
29
Turn right onto Dorking Place
262 ft
·
12 sec
·
Dorking Place
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 158 miles from Oakland, CA, or about 3h 10m 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 69 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158 miles or 3h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mission Canyon, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oakland, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Oakland, CA
This is one driving day of about 315.9 miles and 6h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Oakland, 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 158 mi from Oakland, CA · 3h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
158 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 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 158 miles from Oakland, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mission Canyon, CA
The final approach into Mission Canyon, 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 Mission Canyon, 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
$72.61 one way
$145.21 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
111 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $74.82 | $149.64 |
| premium | $6.18 | $76.82 | $153.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $69.75 | $139.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$73
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.8 | 1 | $33.17 | $15.16 |
| Efficient EV | 79 | 0 | $27.64 | $12.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 126.4 | 1 | $44.23 | $20.22 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Mission Canyon, CA
Night in Mission Canyon on Friday
Local time
10:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
2 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
6h 20m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Oakland, CA to Mission Canyon, CA covers 315.9 miles and takes about 6h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harrison Street, 11th Street, Madison Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 158 miles from Oakland, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $72.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 20m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oakland, CA to Mission Canyon, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oakland, CA to Mission Canyon, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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