How far is Imperial, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Imperial, CA to Stockton, CA is about 544.9 miles (876.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 477.8 miles (768.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Imperial and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Imperial and Stockton.
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Start on East Barioni Boulevard
31 m · 5 sec · East Barioni Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Imperial Avenue
9.4 mi · 12 min · North Imperial Avenue
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Continue on South 1st Street
1999 ft · 33 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
37.6 mi · 45 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
32.5 mi · 38 min
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Merge slight right onto Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
32.6 mi · 35 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
39.9 mi · 44 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.3 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 km · 55 sec · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57: Santa Ana
1086 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 57 North
2267 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
24.9 mi · 27 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West
1135 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right
124 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto West Charter Way
2959 ft · 1 min · West Charter Way
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Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1 mi · 2 min · 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 Imperial and Stockton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Imperial 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 Imperial to Stockton?
The road trip is about 544.9 miles (876.9 km) and usually takes 08h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 271.5 miles from Imperial and 273.4 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 477.8 miles (768.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.1 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $110.94 one way or $221.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 170.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Imperial and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Lebec
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 Lebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Imperial and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 477.79 mi (768.93 km).
#1 Imperial
City in Imperial County, California, United States
| Population | 19,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8475500, -115.5694400 |
| Altitude | -18 |
| 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: 877 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 47m |
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 | $110.94 | $221.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $116.65 | $233.30 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $120.05 | $240.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $145.51 | $291.03 |
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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