How far is Fortuna, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Fortuna, CA to Stockton, CA is about 310 miles (498.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fortuna and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fortuna and Stockton.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto 9th Street
45 m · 14 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
859 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 12th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 12th Street
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Take the ramp straight
993 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
114 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on Willits Bypass
5.4 mi · 6 min · Willits Bypass
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Continue on Redwood Highway
55.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Redwood Highway
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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 Fortuna and Stockton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Redwood Highway
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
114 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fortuna and Sunny near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fortuna to Stockton?
The road trip is about 310 miles (498.9 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Talmage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.4 miles from Fortuna and 160.6 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.7 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 6:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.11 one way or $126.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fortuna and Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Talmage
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Ukiah Parks & Recreation Department
Elks Lodge
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Talmage.
Ukiah, California
Willits, California
Cloverdale, California
Healdsburg (Singletree Inn), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fortuna and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 238.27 mi (383.46 km).
#1 Fortuna
City in the United States of America
| Population | 12,107 |
| Coordinates | 40.5981900, -124.1572800 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 499 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $5.77 | $63.11 | $126.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $66.36 | $132.72 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $68.30 | $136.60 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $82.78 | $165.57 |
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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