How far is King City, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from King City, CA to Stockton, CA is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in San Benito County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between King City and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between King City and Stockton.
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Start on South Third Street
32 m · 11 sec · South Third Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Circle
46 m · 10 sec · Broadway Circle
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Take the ramp right toward US 101: US 101 North
785 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
62.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 156 East: San Juan Bautista, Hollister
1436 ft · 19 sec · State Route 156
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 156
898 ft · 12 sec · State Route 156
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
61 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 33 North: Santa Nella, Gustine
1402 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Santa Nella Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Santa Nella Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
38.5 mi · 41 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 King City and Stockton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
62.3 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving King City 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 King City to Stockton?
The road trip is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Hollister is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.6 miles from King City and 72.9 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 12:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.88 one way or $65.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around King City and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Hollister
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Restaurant
Old City Hall
City of Gilroy Corporation Yard
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hollister.
Gilroy, California
Prunedale, California
Salinas station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between King City and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 120.91 mi (194.58 km).
#1 King City
City in California, named after its founder, Charles King
| Population | 14,077 |
| Coordinates | 36.2127400, -121.1260300 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $32.88 | $65.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $34.58 | $69.15 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $35.59 | $71.17 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $43.13 | $86.26 |
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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