Distance from Detroit to Oakland (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Oakland, California is 3,354 kilometers (2,084 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Oakland, California, United States

Detroit is located in the Midwest region of the United States while Oakland is situated on the West Coast, highlighting a significant geographical separation across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 3,354 kilometers, heading west.

Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while Oakland is at only 24 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to Oakland spans approximately 3770 km, primarily via I-80 W, passing through major regions such as Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada before reaching California.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Chicago, Salt Lake City, Sierra Nevada, Great Salt Lake, Lake Tahoe.

Travel information

Summary

The trip crosses diverse landscapes from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Coast, passing landmarks like Chicago and the Sierra Nevada.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to moderate tourism and pleasant temperatures in Oakland, avoiding summer crowds.

Climate

Oakland has a milder climate compared to Detroit, with less variation in temperature and generally warmer winters.

Accessibility

Oakland offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Detroit, enhancing visitor mobility.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 5-6 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
Oakland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.8044° N 122.2708° W

Elevation: 24 m (79 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Buchanan Field Airport (CCR)

Other distances from Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

Other distances from Oakland

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Oakland to New York City 4,126 km
From Oakland to Los Angeles 553 km
From Oakland to Chicago 2,977 km
From Oakland to Houston 2,636 km
From Oakland to Phoenix 1,042 km

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