How far is La Mesa, CA from Stockton, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between La Mesa and Stockton is 431.62 miles (694.63 km).
Flight distance from La Mesa, CA to Stockton, CA is 431.62 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 56 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 50 minutes to travel from La Mesa to Stockton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from La Mesa, California to Stockton, California is: 466.97 miles (751.51 km) by car.
Driving from La Mesa to Stockton will take approximately 07 hours 12 minutes.
#1 La Mesa
The most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located on the Pacific Ocean in southern California. La Mesa is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the La Mesa Art Center and the La Mesa Historical Society.
| Population | 59724 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°46'4"N 117°1'23"W |
| Latitude | 32.7678300 |
| Longitude | -117.0230800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stockton
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Stockton metropolitan area. It is located in the Central Valley of California. Stockton is known for its agricultural industry, its history as a railroad town, and its many attractions, such as the San Joaquin County Historical Museum and the Stockton Arena.
| Population | 312716 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°57'28"N 121°17'27"W |
| Latitude | 37.9577000 |
| Longitude | -121.2907800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Stockton: East Fremont Street (-121.290763,37.957639)
Estimated Travel Time Between La Mesa and Stockton
The distance between La Mesa and Stockton is 752 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 21 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between La Mesa and Stockton. The current time is 14:37:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 49 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 62.38 liters (16.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between La Mesa and Stockton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from La Mesa to Stockton is $88.24 (diesel $102.1).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $88.24 | $92.14 | $94.63 | $102.1 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on June 19, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between La Mesa and Stockton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
