How far is South Lake Tahoe, CA from Oakland, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between South Lake Tahoe and Oakland is 146.36 miles (235.55 km).

Flight distance from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Oakland, CA is 146.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from South Lake Tahoe to Oakland with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from South Lake Tahoe, California to Oakland, California is: 184.12 miles (296.32 km) by car.

Driving from South Lake Tahoe to Oakland will take approximately 03 hours 25 minutes.

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#1 South Lake Tahoe

City in California

Population 22847
GPS Coordinates 38°55'60"N 119°59'4"W
Latitude 38.9332400
Longitude -119.9843500
Altitude 1901
Country United States
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#2 Oakland

The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture. The city is home to the Oakland International Airport, the Oakland Raiders, and the Golden State Warriors. Oakland is also home to a number of universities, such as the University of California, Berkeley and the Mills College.

Population 424891
GPS Coordinates 37°48'16"N 122°16'15"W
Latitude 37.8043700
Longitude -122.2708000
Altitude 13
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between South Lake Tahoe and Oakland

The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Oakland is 296 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 17 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between South Lake Tahoe and Oakland. The current time is 21:17:02.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 08 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 36 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 04 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 17 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.59 liters (6.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Lake Tahoe and Oakland.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Lake Tahoe to Oakland is $34.79 (diesel $40.26).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $34.79 $36.33 $37.31 $40.26

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Lake Tahoe and Oakland (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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