How far is Gustine, CA from Stockton, CA?

The driving distance from Gustine, CA to Stockton, CA is about 61 miles (98.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.04 mi
01h 02m
Flight
50.93 mi
81.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.93 mi
Kilometers
81.97 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.04 mi
Kilometers
98.24 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockton
Thu, Oct 15, 1:18 PM PDT
Return by in Gustine
Thu, Oct 15, 2:20 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gustine
2026-10-15T12:16
Arrive Stockton
Thu, Oct 15, 1:18 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gustine
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
Patterson
CA

City in Stanislaus County, California, United States

From Gustine
30.5 mi
00h 31m
To Stockton
30.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    1527 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 6th Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto 6th Avenue

    851 ft · 14 sec · 6th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Avenue

    2518 ft · 43 sec · South Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Santa Nella Road

    3174 ft · 1 min · Santa Nella Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sullivan Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Sullivan Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    28 mi · 30 min · Westside Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West

    1135 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West Charter Way

    2959 ft · 1 min · West Charter Way

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South El Dorado Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South El Dorado Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North El Dorado Street

    1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Fremont Street

    36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gustine 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
52.9 mi · 87%
Sullivan Road
4.39 mi · 7%
South El Dorado Street
1.04 mi · 2%
Santa Nella Road
0.6 mi · 1%
West Charter Way
0.56 mi · 1%
South Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

28 mi · 00h 30m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patterson
00h 31m from Gustine
Leave By
4:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gustine and Sunny near Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gustine to Stockton?

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Gustine and 30.5 miles from Stockton.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gustine and Sunny near Stockton.

Stop Ideas Near Patterson

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

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

RAIL

Modesto station

29 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Denair station

30 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Tracy, CA

37 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard
RAIL

Manteca, CA

38 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gustine and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 50.93 mi (81.97 km).

Gustine

#1 Gustine

City in Merced County, California, United States of America

Population5,709
Coordinates37.2577200, -120.9988200
Altitude30
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: 4th Street (-120.998853, 37.257712)
End: East Fremont Street (-121.290763, 37.957639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.15 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
4.3 gal · 16.3 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $6.50 $13.97 $27.95
Premium $6.69 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $8.41 $18.09 $36.18

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gustine and Stockton. The current time is 12:16:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.