Origin
Redding, CA
Afternoon in Redding on Sunday
Local time
1:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redding, CA to Oakland, CA
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
211.1 mi
340 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redding, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Oakland, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Redding, CA to Oakland, CA covers 211.1 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tehama Street, I 5 South, Cascade Wonderland Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.89 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
105.5 miles from Redding, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 211.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tehama 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 3h 20m 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 Redding, CA to Oakland, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tehama Street | 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 |
| Carquinez Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Tehama Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redding, CA and Oakland, CA.
1
Start on South Market Street
446 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Market Street
2
Turn left onto Tehama Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tehama Street
3
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Sacramento
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 5 South: Sacramento
4
Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
32 mi
·
34 min
·
Cascade Wonderland Highway
5
Continue on Westside Freeway
93 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
Westside Freeway
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 505 South: Winters, San Francisco
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 505 South: Winters, San Francisco
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: San Francisco
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 80 West: San Francisco
8
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Carquinez Bridge
10
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Eastshore Freeway
11
Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
12
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Interstate Highway 80
14
Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
MacArthur Freeway
15
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
16
Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
17
Turn right onto Watts Street
217 ft
·
12 sec
·
Watts Street
18
Turn right onto Peralta Street
184 ft
·
12 sec
·
Peralta Street
19
Turn left onto 35th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
35th Street
20
Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Pablo Avenue
21
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Way
22
Turn left onto 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
23
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 105.5 miles from Redding, CA, or about 1h 40m 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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.5 miles or 1h 40m 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 44m
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 Redding, 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 Redding, CA
This is one driving day of about 211.1 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Redding, 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 105.5 mi from Redding, CA · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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
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
$48.89 one way
$97.77 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $50.41 | $100.83 |
| premium | $6.24 | $51.89 | $103.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.90 | $93.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.17 | $10.13 |
| Efficient EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.47 | $8.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.4 | 1 | $29.55 | $13.51 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Oakland, CA
Afternoon in Oakland on Sunday
Local time
1:35 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
3 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 20m 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 Redding, CA to Oakland, CA covers 211.1 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tehama Street, I 5 South, Cascade Wonderland Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.5 miles from Redding, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.89 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 20m 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 Redding, CA to Oakland, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Redding, CA to Oakland, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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