How far is Ione, CA from Stockton, CA?

The driving distance from Ione, CA to Stockton, CA is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.3 mi
00h 47m
Flight
33.52 mi
53.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.52 mi
Kilometers
53.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.3 mi
Kilometers
61.64 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockton
Thu, Oct 15, 1:06 PM PDT
Return by in Ione
Thu, Oct 15, 1:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ione
2026-10-15T12:18
Arrive Stockton
Thu, Oct 15, 1:06 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ione
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
Lockeford
CA

Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California

From Ione
18.4 mi
00h 24m
To Stockton
19.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
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 Ione and Stockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    54 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.8 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    59 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    21.1 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Wilson Way

    2398 ft · 54 sec · North Wilson Way

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Miner Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Miner Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Miner Avenue

    32 m · 3 sec · East Miner Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Miner Avenue

    731 ft · 21 sec · East Miner Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North El Dorado Street

    724 ft · 21 sec · North El Dorado Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Fremont Street

    36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ione and Stockton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Church Street
5.24 mi · 14%
East Miner Avenue
1.03 mi · 3%
North Wilson Way
0.45 mi · 1%
North El Dorado Street
0.14 mi
East Main Street
0.03 mi
East Fremont Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

21.1 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
33.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockeford
00h 24m from Ione
Leave By
4:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ione and Sunny near Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Lockeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Ione and 19.9 miles from Stockton.

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

The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lockeford

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

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

RAIL

Lodi

11 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

26 mi away
949 East Channel St.
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

27 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
BUS

Elk Grove, California

41 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ione and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 33.52 mi (53.94 km).

Ione

#1 Ione

City in Amador County, California, USA

Population8,326
Coordinates38.3526900, -120.9327200
Altitude91
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: East Main Street (-120.932771, 38.352864)
End: East Fremont Street (-121.290763, 37.957639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $8.45
Round trip
$16.90
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $8.45 $16.90
Mid-grade $6.50 $8.77 $17.55
Premium $6.69 $9.03 $18.06
Diesel $8.41 $11.36 $22.72

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 Ione and Stockton. The current time is 12:18:54.

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.