How far is Crescent City, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Crescent City, CA to Stockton, CA is about 409.5 miles (659.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 304.4 miles (489.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 07h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The most populous city in Shasta County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crescent City and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crescent City and Stockton.
-
1
Start on 9th Street
1270 ft · 39 sec · 9th Street
-
2
Turn right onto L Street
3054 ft · 2 min · L Street
-
3
Continue on Redwood Highway
73.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Redwood Highway
-
4
Take the exit slight right toward CA 299: Weaverville, Redding, Blue Lake, Willow Creek
1674 ft · 36 sec
-
5
Continue straight
136.3 mi · 2 hr 40 min
-
6
Turn right onto Court Street
888 ft · 25 sec · Court Street
-
7
Turn left onto Tehama Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Tehama Street
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Sacramento
3233 ft · 55 sec
-
9
Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
31.8 mi · 34 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
-
10
Continue on Westside Freeway
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
65 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Westside Freeway
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward CA 4
966 ft · 24 sec
-
14
Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
-
15
Keep slight right
1029 ft · 27 sec
-
16
Continue on East Lafayette Street
117 m · 15 sec · East Lafayette Street
-
17
Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1457 ft · 35 sec · South El Dorado Street
-
18
Continue on North El Dorado Street
1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street
-
19
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crescent City and Stockton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
CA 299
Continue straight
136 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Crescent City and Sunny near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crescent City to Stockton?
The road trip is about 409.5 miles (659.1 km) and usually takes 07h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Redding is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.4 miles from Crescent City and 201.1 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 304.4 miles (489.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $90.47 one way or $180.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crescent City and Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Redding
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sculpture Park
Dick Dickerson for Redding City Council
Redding Electric Utility
Redding City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Redding.
Redding station
Redding (RABA Transit Center), California
Red Bluff, California
Dunsmuir station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crescent City and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 304.43 mi (489.94 km).
#1 Crescent City
City in Del Norte County, California
| Population | 6,787 |
| Coordinates | 41.7559500, -124.2017500 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 659 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $90.47 | $180.94 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $93.91 | $187.82 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $96.66 | $193.31 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $121.57 | $243.14 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026