How far is Lake Los Angeles, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Lake Los Angeles, CA to Stockton, CA is about 342.1 miles (550.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301 miles (484.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kings County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Los Angeles and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Los Angeles and Stockton.
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Start on 169th Street East
3 m · 6 sec · 169th Street East
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Turn left onto Park Valley Avenue
97 m · 21 sec · Park Valley Avenue
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Turn left onto 170th Street East
5.3 mi · 8 min · 170th Street East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Avenue J
19.5 mi · 28 min · East Avenue J
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Take the ramp right toward CA 14 North, CA 138 West: Mojave
1346 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 138: Avenue D, Gorman
1528 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on West Avenue D
22.4 mi · 30 min · West Avenue D
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Continue on Lancaster Road
13.5 mi · 18 min · Lancaster Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Sacramento
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
21.1 mi · 24 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 Lake Los Angeles 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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Lake Los Angeles and Chance Light Rain near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Los Angeles to Stockton?
The road trip is about 342.1 miles (550.5 km) and usually takes 05h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.9 miles from Lake Los Angeles and 171.1 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301 miles (484.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.63 one way or $139.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Los Angeles and Chance Light Rain near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City
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 Kettleman City.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Corcoran station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Los Angeles and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 300.97 mi (484.36 km).
#1 Lake Los Angeles
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 12,328 |
| Coordinates | 34.6124900, -117.8281200 |
| Altitude | 811 |
| 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: 550 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $69.63 | $139.26 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $73.22 | $146.43 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $75.35 | $150.71 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $91.33 | $182.67 |
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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