How far is Folsom, CA from Stockton, CA?

The driving distance from Folsom, CA to Stockton, CA is about 70 miles (112.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
70.04 mi
01h 11m
Flight
50.15 mi
80.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.15 mi
Kilometers
80.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.04 mi
Kilometers
112.72 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockton
Wed, Apr 22, 4:15 PM PDT
Return by in Folsom
Wed, Apr 22, 5:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Folsom
2026-04-22T15:03
Arrive Stockton
Wed, Apr 22, 4:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Folsom
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 Folsom
30 mi
00h 36m
To Stockton
40.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 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 Folsom and Stockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sutter Street

    595 ft · 25 sec · Sutter Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wool Street

    112 m · 18 sec · Wool Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Leidesdorff Street

    933 ft · 33 sec · Leidesdorff Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    856 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Folsom Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Folsom Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Sacramento

    2773 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · El Dorado Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Bradshaw Road

    1476 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bradshaw Road

    9 mi · 13 min · Bradshaw Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bradshaw Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Bradshaw Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Bradshaw Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bradshaw Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grant Line Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Grant Line Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Kammerer Road

    596 ft · 10 sec · Kammerer Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    1634 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    29.7 mi · 34 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4

    2645 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    853 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South El Dorado Street

    1120 ft · 26 sec · South El Dorado Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North El Dorado Street

    1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Fremont Street

    36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Folsom 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
29.7 mi · 42%
Bradshaw Road
11.9 mi · 17%
El Dorado Freeway
8.62 mi · 12%
Folsom Boulevard
2.58 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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Grove
00h 36m from Folsom
Leave By
4:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Folsom 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 Folsom to Stockton?

The road trip is about 70 miles (112.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 30 miles from Folsom and 40.1 miles from Stockton.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 4:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Folsom and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly 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 Folsom and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 50.15 mi (80.71 km).

Folsom

#1 Folsom

A city in Sacramento County, California.

Population82,726
Coordinates38.6779600, -121.1760600
Altitude67
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: Sutter Street (-121.176066, 38.677967)
End: East Fremont Street (-121.290763, 37.957639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.36 L · about $14.25
Round trip
$28.50
4.94 gal · 18.72 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $14.25 $28.50
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.98 $29.97
Premium $6.24 $15.42 $30.84
Diesel $7.57 $18.69 $37.38

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Folsom and Stockton. The current time is 15:03:48.

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.