Distance from Houston to Oakland (United States)

The distance between Houston, Texas and Oakland, California is 2,636 kilometers (1,638 miles).

Houston, Texas, United States

Oakland, California, United States

Houston is located in the southeastern part of Texas, while Oakland is situated in the western region of California, both being major urban centers in the United States. The straight-line distance between them is 2,636 kilometers, heading northwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Houston at 30 meters above sea level and Oakland at 24 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Houston to Oakland covers approximately 3050 km, passing through major highways such as I-10 W, I-5 N, and regions including Texas Hill Country, Arizona desert, and California's Central Valley.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: San Antonio River Walk, Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Houston to Oakland crosses diverse landscapes, from Texas plains to California's coastal areas, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon and Sierra Nevada.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild temperatures and fewer crowds, or in fall to enjoy cultural events in Oakland.

Climate

Oakland generally has a milder climate compared to Houston, with cooler summers and wetter winters.

Accessibility

Oakland offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, which may differ from Houston's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Houston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W

Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Andrau Airpark (AAP)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Ellington Airport (EFD)
  • West Houston Airport (IWS)
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 Houston

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Houston to New York City 2,283 km
From Houston to Los Angeles 2,211 km
From Houston to Chicago 1,510 km
From Houston to Phoenix 1,635 km
From Houston to Philadelphia 2,158 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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From To Distance (kilometers)
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