How far is Elk Grove, CA from Stockton, CA?

The driving distance from Elk Grove, CA to Stockton, CA is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.97 mi
00h 40m
Flight
31.48 mi
50.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.48 mi
Kilometers
50.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.97 mi
Kilometers
59.49 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:45 PM PDT
Return by in Elk Grove
Wed, Apr 22, 9:25 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Grove
2026-04-22T20:04
Arrive Stockton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elk Grove
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Woodlake
CA

City in Tulare County, California

From Elk Grove
18.1 mi
00h 20m
To Stockton
18.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Stockton.

  1. 1

    Start on Elk Grove Florin Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Elk Grove Florin Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Stockton Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Stockton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grant Line Road

    858 ft · 15 sec · Grant Line Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Kammerer Road

    596 ft · 10 sec · Kammerer Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1634 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    29.7 mi · 34 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4

    2645 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    853 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South El Dorado Street

    1120 ft · 26 sec · South El Dorado Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North El Dorado Street

    1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Fremont Street

    36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
29.7 mi · 80%
Crosstown Freeway
2.26 mi · 6%
Elk Grove Florin Road
1.53 mi · 4%
East Stockton Boulevard
0.96 mi · 3%
CA 4
0.5 mi · 1%
Kammerer Road
0.42 mi · 1%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodlake
00h 20m from Elk Grove
Leave By
7:10 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Elk Grove and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Stockton?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Elk Grove and 18.9 miles from Stockton.

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

The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Elk Grove and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Stockton.

Stop Ideas Near Woodlake

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

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

RAIL

Lodi

3 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

22 mi away
949 East Channel St.
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

23 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
BUS

Elk Grove, California

37 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 31.48 mi (50.66 km).

Elk Grove

#1 Elk Grove

The third most populous city in Sacramento County, California.

Population177,302
Coordinates38.4088000, -121.3716200
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: (-121.371619, 38.408747)
End: East Fremont Street (-121.290763, 37.957639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.11
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.56 $15.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.95 $15.89
Premium $6.24 $8.18 $16.36
Diesel $7.57 $9.91 $19.83

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 Elk Grove and Stockton. The current time is 20:04:57.

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.