How far is American Canyon, CA from Stockton, CA?

The driving distance from American Canyon, CA to Stockton, CA is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69 mi
01h 21m
Flight
54.86 mi
88.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from American Canyon.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.86 mi
Kilometers
88.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69 mi
Kilometers
111.05 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 PM PDT
Return by in American Canyon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave American Canyon
2026-04-18T21:09
Arrive Stockton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in American Canyon
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rio Vista
CA

City in Solano County, California, United States of America

From American Canyon
33.7 mi
00h 40m
To Stockton
35.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between American Canyon and Stockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between American Canyon and Stockton.

  1. 1

    Start on Carolyn Drive

    1628 ft · 1 min · Carolyn Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Donaldson Way

    1844 ft · 55 sec · West Donaldson Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    2066 ft · 29 sec · Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto American Canyon Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · American Canyon Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 East

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 12 East: Rio Vista

    18.3 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    23.3 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2725 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4

    966 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1029 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on East Lafayette Street

    117 m · 15 sec · East Lafayette Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South El Dorado Street

    1457 ft · 35 sec · South El Dorado Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North El Dorado Street

    1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Fremont Street

    36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between American Canyon and Stockton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 12 East
42.1 mi · 61%
Westside Freeway
12.6 mi · 18%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.43 mi · 9%
American Canyon Road
3.16 mi · 5%
CA 4
1.11 mi · 2%
Broadway Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CA 12 East

Exit the roundabout

23.3 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rio Vista
00h 40m from American Canyon
Leave By
3:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving American Canyon and Sunny near Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from American Canyon to Stockton?

The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rio Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from American Canyon and 35.4 miles from Stockton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.08 one way or $28.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around American Canyon and Sunny near Stockton.

Stop Ideas Near Rio Vista

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rio Vista, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rio Vista.

BUS

Rio Vista, CA

28 South Front Street
RAIL

Antioch–Pittsburg

19 mi away
100 I Street
RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

32 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

35 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between American Canyon and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 54.86 mi (88.29 km).

American Canyon

#1 American Canyon

City in Napa Valley, California

Population19,957
Coordinates38.1749200, -122.2608000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Stockton

#2 Stockton

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Stockton metropolitan area.

Population312,716
Coordinates37.9577000, -121.2907800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Carolyn Drive (-122.260587, 38.174949)
End: East Fremont Street (-121.290763, 37.957639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.22 L · about $14.08
Round trip
$28.15
4.88 gal · 18.44 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $14.08 $28.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.80 $29.60
Premium $6.24 $15.23 $30.47
Diesel $7.57 $18.46 $36.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between American Canyon and Stockton. The current time is 21:09:17.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.