Origin
Rio Vista, CA
Night in Rio Vista on Thursday
Local time
9:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rio Vista, CA to Oakland, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
53.1 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rio Vista, CA
Fernando Silva
Oakland, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 53.1-mile drive from Rio Vista to Oakland, California, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 7 minutes, making it an ideal one-day trip. The journey primarily utilizes major highways, with 90% of the route being on highways, and will likely cost around $12 in fuel. You'll be traveling within the Pacific Coast region for both your departure and arrival points. Given its relatively short distance and highway focus, this route is perfect for a quick transit or a leisurely afternoon excursion without the need for an overnight stop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 53.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip. You'll spend most of your time on CA 4 and CA 160 before transitioning to CA 24. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 14.6 miles on CA 4. This route is characterized by its efficiency, designed for covering ground quickly rather than for scenic meandering. The road profile suggests a consistent driving experience, predominantly on well-maintained, faster-paced roadways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 4 and CA 160. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near CA 160.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (CA 160): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (CA 160): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles (CA 242): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CA 160
Turn right onto CA 160
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CA 160
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 160 toward CA 4 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 4 West
8
29.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
CA 242
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 242 toward CA 242: Oakland, Concord
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 242: Oakland, Concord
8
37 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
CA 24
Take the exit onto CA 24 toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 46A
Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Fran...
8
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward 18th Street, 14th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1D
Toward 18th Street, 14th Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rio Vista, CA and Oakland, CA, road signs point toward Concord, Lafayette and San Francisco.
Concord
29.2 mi in
|
~37m
|
via CA 242
Lafayette
37 mi in
|
~46m
|
via CA 24
San Francisco
37 mi in
|
~46m
|
via CA 24
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 4 | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| CA 160 | 13.4 mi | 17m |
| CA 24 | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| CA 242 | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| Grove Shafter Freeway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Caldecott Tunnel | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| CA 12 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 4
— 14.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Vista, CA and Oakland, CA.
1
Start on this road
90 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Front Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Front Street
3
Turn left onto New Front Street
332 ft
·
6 sec
·
New Front Street
4
Take the ramp
226 ft
·
6 sec
5
Merge onto CA 12
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 12
6
Turn right onto CA 160
13 mi
·
16 min
·
CA 160
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 160
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 160
Toward CA 4 West
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto CA 4
15 mi
·
16 min
·
CA 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 242
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
CA 242
Toward CA 242: Oakland, Concord
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 680
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto CA 24
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
CA 24
Exit 46A
Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 24
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Caldecott Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on CA 24
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Grove Shafter Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 980
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
John B. Williams Freeway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 1D
Toward 18th Street, 14th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto Brush Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Brush Street
17
Turn left onto 14th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
18
Arrive at destination
14th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.5 mi from Rio Vista, CA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Rio Vista, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.20 one way
$24.41 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.58 | $25.15 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.91 | $25.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Night in Oakland on Thursday
Local time
9:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Lafayette, CA
27 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 7m 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 Rio Vista, CA to Oakland, CA covers 53.1 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 4, CA 160, CA 24. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.5 miles from Rio Vista, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.20 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (CA 160): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (CA 160): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles (CA 242): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Rio Vista, CA and Oakland, CA, road signs point toward Concord, Lafayette and San Francisco.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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