There are
1,948 mi
from Oceanside, CA to Elk River, MN
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 10 hours to go from Oceanside, California to Elk River, Minnesota.
The flight distance (direct flight from Oceanside, CA to Elk River, MN) is 1,514.86 mi.
1,948 mi = 1.61 kms