Origin
Oakland, CA
Night in Oakland on Friday
Local time
11:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
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Trip from Oakland, CA to Rio Dell, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
68.2 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
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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Rio Dell, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oakland, CA to Rio Dell, CA covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Castro Street, I 980 East, John B for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.68 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.
Midpoint
34.1 miles from Oakland, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 68.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 68.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Castro 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oakland, CA to Rio Dell, CA is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Oakland, CA to Rio Dell, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Castro Street | — | — |
| I 980 East | — | — |
| John B | — | — |
| I 580 | — | — |
| I 580 West | — | — |
| MacArthur Freeway | — | — |
| Eastshore Freeway | — | — |
| John T | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Castro Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, CA and Rio Dell, CA.
1
Start on 14th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
2
Turn right onto Castro Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Castro Street
3
Take the ramp straight toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward
4
Merge slight left onto John B. Williams Freeway
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
John B. Williams Freeway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 580: San Francisco, Hayward
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 580: San Francisco, Hayward
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 580 West: San Francisco, MacArthur Freeway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 580 West: San Francisco, MacArthur Freeway
7
Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
MacArthur Freeway
8
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
John T. Knox Freeway
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Rafeal
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 101 North: San Rafeal
11
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Redwood Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward CA 116 West: Sebastopol, Downtown Cotati
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
CA 116 West: Sebastopol, Downtown Cotati
13
Continue on Gravenstein Highway
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Gravenstein Highway
14
Continue on Petaluma Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Petaluma Avenue
15
Turn left onto McKinley Avenue
436 ft
·
11 sec
·
McKinley Avenue
16
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Turn slight left onto Healdsburg Avenue
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Healdsburg Avenue
18
Continue on Gravenstein Highway North
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Gravenstein Highway North
19
Continue on Front Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Front Street
20
Turn right onto Mirabel Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Mirabel Road
21
Turn left onto River Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
22
Turn left onto Rio Vista Road
325 ft
·
18 sec
·
Rio Vista Road
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto Rio Vista Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Rio Vista Road
24
Turn right onto Westside Road
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
Westside Road
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 34.1 miles from Oakland, CA, or about 46m 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 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.1 miles or 46m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rio Dell, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Oakland, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oakland, CA
This is one driving day of about 68.2 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Oakland, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.1 mi from Oakland, CA · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Oakland, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rio Dell, CA
The final approach into Rio Dell, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.68 one way
$31.35 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $16.15 | $32.31 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.59 | $33.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.16 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.55 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Rio Dell, CA
Night in Rio Dell on Friday
Local time
11:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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.
Road read
1h 32m 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 Oakland, CA to Rio Dell, CA covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Castro Street, I 980 East, John B. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.1 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 $15.68 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.
The drive from Oakland, CA to Rio Dell, CA is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Oakland, CA to Rio Dell, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oakland, CA to Rio Dell, 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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