How far is Cotati, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Cotati, CA to Stockton, CA is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Solano County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cotati and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cotati and Stockton.
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Start on La Plaza
61 m · 13 sec · La Plaza
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Turn right onto Old Redwood Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Old Redwood Highway
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Turn left onto Adobe Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Adobe Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Adobe Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Adobe Road
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Continue on Stage Gulch Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Stage Gulch Road
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Continue on Arnold Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Arnold Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Fremont Drive
69 m · 4 sec · Fremont Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Fremont Drive
4.9 mi · 7 min · Fremont Drive
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Continue on Carneros Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Carneros Highway
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Turn right onto Saint Helena Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Saint Helena Highway
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Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway
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Turn left onto Jameson Canyon Road
6.2 mi · 7 min · Jameson Canyon Road
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Keep slight left
1410 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 12 East: Rio Vista
18.3 mi · 26 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
23.3 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right
2725 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 4
966 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1029 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on East Lafayette Street
117 m · 15 sec · East Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1457 ft · 35 sec · South El Dorado Street
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Continue on North El Dorado Street
1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street
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Turn right onto East Fremont Street
36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cotati and Stockton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Cotati and Sunny near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cotati to Stockton?
The road trip is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Suisun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Cotati and 53.7 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.41 one way or $44.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cotati and Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Suisun
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Suisun.
Suisun–Fairfield station
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Vallejo, California
Martinez station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cotati and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 81.08 mi (130.49 km).
#1 Cotati
City in California
| Population | 7,453 |
| Coordinates | 38.3268600, -122.7072100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stockton
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Stockton metropolitan area.
| Population | 312,716 |
| Coordinates | 37.9577000, -121.2907800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Fremont Street (-121.290763, 37.957639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $22.41 | $44.83 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $23.27 | $46.53 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $23.95 | $47.89 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $30.12 | $60.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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