How far is El Dorado Hills, CA from Stockton, CA?

The driving distance from El Dorado Hills, CA to Stockton, CA is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
65.09 mi
01h 17m
Flight
51.56 mi
82.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.56 mi
Kilometers
82.97 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.09 mi
Kilometers
104.75 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM PDT
Return by in El Dorado Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 5:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Dorado Hills
2026-04-18T02:28
Arrive Stockton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Dorado Hills
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
Elk Grove
CA

The third most populous city in Sacramento County, California.

From El Dorado Hills
33.1 mi
00h 38m
To Stockton
31.9 mi
00h 38m

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
5 mph S
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 El Dorado Hills and Stockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Dorado Hills and Stockton.

  1. 1

    Start on Stanford Lane

    612 ft · 32 sec · Stanford Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Governor Drive

    903 ft · 27 sec · Governor Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto El Dorado Hills Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · El Dorado Hills Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 50 West: Sacramento

    2582 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Bradshaw Road

    1476 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bradshaw Road

    9 mi · 13 min · Bradshaw Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bradshaw Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Bradshaw Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Bradshaw Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bradshaw Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Grant Line Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Grant Line Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Kammerer Road

    596 ft · 10 sec · Kammerer Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1634 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    29.7 mi · 34 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4

    2645 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    853 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South El Dorado Street

    1120 ft · 26 sec · South El Dorado Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North El Dorado Street

    1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Fremont Street

    36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Dorado Hills 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
29.7 mi · 46%
US 50 West
16 mi · 25%
Bradshaw Road
11.9 mi · 18%
El Dorado Hills Boulevard
2.39 mi · 4%
Crosstown Freeway
2.26 mi · 3%
Grant Line Road
2.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Sacramento Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

29.7 mi · 00h 34m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Grove
00h 38m from El Dorado Hills
Leave By
3:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Dorado Hills and Sunny near Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Dorado Hills to Stockton?

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Elk Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from El Dorado Hills and 31.9 miles from Stockton.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 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 3:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Dorado Hills and Sunny near Stockton.

Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove

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

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

BUS

Elk Grove, California

10 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

21 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

22 mi away
401 I Street
RAIL

Lodi

32 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Dorado Hills and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 51.56 mi (82.97 km).

El Dorado Hills

#1 El Dorado Hills

Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California

Population42,108
Coordinates38.6857400, -121.0821700
Altitude234
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: Stanford Lane (-121.082674, 38.685547)
End: East Fremont Street (-121.290763, 37.957639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.69 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.54
4.6 gal · 17.38 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.27 $26.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $13.95 $27.90
Premium $6.24 $14.36 $28.72
Diesel $7.57 $17.40 $34.81

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between El Dorado Hills and Stockton. The current time is 02:28:43.

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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.