There are
1,996 mi
from Santa Barbara, CA to Oakdale, MN
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 11 hours to go from Santa Barbara, California to Oakdale, Minnesota.
The flight distance (direct flight from Santa Barbara, CA to Oakdale, MN) is 1,586.84 mi.
1,996 mi = 3,213.05 kms