How far is Lincoln, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Lincoln, CA to Stockton, CA is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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 located in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Stockton.
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Start on Lincoln Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward CA 65 South: Roseville
896 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Sacramento
2423 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
1653 ft · 21 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on South Sacramento Freeway
44 mi · 51 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 4
2645 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
853 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto South El Dorado Street
1120 ft · 26 sec · 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 Lincoln and Stockton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Sacramento Freeway
Continue on South Sacramento Freeway
44 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Stockton?
The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Laguna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Lincoln and 42.4 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Laguna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sacramento
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Littleton Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laguna.
Elk Grove, California
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Davis station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 64.52 mi (103.84 km).
#1 Lincoln
The most populous city in Placer County, California.
| Population | 48,996 |
| Coordinates | 38.8915600, -121.2930100 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $17.29 | $34.58 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $17.79 | $35.59 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $21.57 | $43.13 |
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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