How far is Fort Bragg, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Fort Bragg, CA to Stockton, CA is about 226.2 miles (364 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Bragg and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Bragg and Stockton.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Laurel Street
58 m · 13 sec · East Laurel Street
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Turn right onto North Franklin Street
142 m · 24 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto East Redwood Avenue
122 m · 25 sec · East Redwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Fort Bragg-Willits Road
26.8 mi · 40 min · Fort Bragg-Willits Road
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Continue on Fort Bragg Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Fort Bragg Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Redwood Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
55.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 128 East: Canyon Road
1249 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Canyon Road
767 ft · 14 sec · Canyon Road
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Turn right onto Geyserville Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Geyserville Avenue
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Turn left onto Saint Helena Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Helena Highway
16.1 mi · 18 min · Saint Helena Highway
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Continue on Foothill Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Continue on Saint Helena Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saint Helena Highway South
21.7 mi · 26 min · Saint Helena Highway South
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Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway
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Turn left onto Jameson Canyon Road
6.2 mi · 7 min · Jameson Canyon Road
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Keep slight left
1410 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 12 East: Rio Vista
18.3 mi · 26 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
23.3 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right
2725 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 4
966 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1029 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on East Lafayette Street
117 m · 15 sec · East Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1457 ft · 35 sec · South El Dorado Street
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Continue on North El Dorado Street
1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street
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Turn right onto East Fremont Street
36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Bragg and Stockton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
Take the ramp slight right
55.8 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Fort Bragg and Sunny near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Bragg to Stockton?
The road trip is about 226.2 miles (364 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Healdsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Fort Bragg and 118.1 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.96 one way or $99.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Bragg and Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Healdsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Healdsburg.
Healdsburg (Singletree Inn), California
Santa Rosa, California
Cloverdale, California
Rohnert Park, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Bragg and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 170.14 mi (273.82 km).
#1 Fort Bragg
City in Mendocino County, California (United States)
| Population | 7,222 |
| Coordinates | 39.4457200, -123.8052900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $49.96 | $99.93 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $51.86 | $103.72 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $53.38 | $106.76 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $67.14 | $134.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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