How far is Davis, CA from Stockton, CA?

The driving distance from Davis, CA to Stockton, CA is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.86 mi
01h 02m
Flight
47.34 mi
76.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.34 mi
Kilometers
76.19 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.86 mi
Kilometers
97.94 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM PDT
Return by in Davis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davis
2026-04-23T04:54
Arrive Stockton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davis
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
Laguna
CA

A city located in Orange County, California.

From Davis
30.4 mi
00h 31m
To Stockton
30.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davis and Stockton.

  1. 1

    Start on F Street

    1034 ft · 41 sec · F Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    96 m · 20 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Richards Boulevard

    2330 ft · 1 min · Richards Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angeles

    1053 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles

    1307 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    45.4 mi · 50 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4

    966 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1029 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on East Lafayette Street

    117 m · 15 sec · East Lafayette Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South El Dorado Street

    1457 ft · 35 sec · South El Dorado Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North El Dorado Street

    1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Fremont Street

    36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
45.4 mi · 75%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.26 mi · 9%
Yolo Causeway
3.68 mi · 6%
Capital City Freeway
3.3 mi · 5%
CA 4
1.11 mi · 2%
Richards Boulevard
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

45.4 mi · 00h 50m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laguna
00h 31m from Davis
Leave By
4:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Davis and Sunny near Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Davis to Stockton?

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Laguna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Davis and 30.4 miles from Stockton.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.40 one way or $24.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Davis and Sunny near Stockton.

Stop Ideas Near Laguna

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Laguna, 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 Laguna.

BUS

Elk Grove, California

5 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

18 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

19 mi away
401 I Street
RAIL

Davis station

31 mi away
840 Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davis and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 47.34 mi (76.19 km).

Davis

#1 Davis

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

Population68,805
Coordinates38.5449100, -121.7405200
Altitude16
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: F Street (-121.740407, 38.544924)
End: East Fremont Street (-121.290763, 37.957639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $12.40
Round trip
$24.81
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $12.40 $24.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $13.04 $26.08
Premium $6.24 $13.42 $26.84
Diesel $7.57 $16.27 $32.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Davis and Stockton. The current time is 04:54:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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