How far is Livingston, CA from Stockton, CA?

The driving distance from Livingston, CA to Stockton, CA is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.23 mi
00h 59m
Flight
50.18 mi
80.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.18 mi
Kilometers
80.75 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.23 mi
Kilometers
90.5 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockton
Sun, May 31, 1:18 AM PDT
Return by in Livingston
Sun, May 31, 2:18 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-05-31T00:19
Arrive Stockton
Sun, May 31, 1:18 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
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
Modesto
CA

The third most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.

From Livingston
27.5 mi
00h 29m
To Stockton
28.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Livingston and Stockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    97 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    118 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Campbell Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Campbell Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Winton Parkway

    152 m · 13 sec · Winton Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1825 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    50 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 4

    3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    853 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South El Dorado Street

    1120 ft · 26 sec · South El Dorado Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North El Dorado Street

    1468 ft · 38 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 Livingston and Stockton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Winton Parkway
50.4 mi · 90%
CA 4
2.98 mi · 5%
Campbell Boulevard
0.86 mi · 2%
North El Dorado Street
0.28 mi
South El Dorado Street
0.21 mi
Downtown
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Winton Parkway

Merge slight left

50 mi · 00h 58m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
50.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Modesto
00h 29m from Livingston
Leave By
4:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Livingston and Sunny near Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Modesto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Livingston and 28.7 miles from Stockton.

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

The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.42 one way or $22.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Modesto

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

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

RAIL

Modesto station

8 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Denair station

21 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Manteca, CA

29 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

39 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 50.18 mi (80.75 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

City in California

Population14,926
Coordinates37.3868800, -120.7235300
Altitude40
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: (-120.72353, 37.387056)
End: East Fremont Street (-121.290763, 37.957639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.51 L · about $11.42
Round trip
$22.85
3.96 gal · 15.02 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $11.42 $22.85
Mid-grade $6.07 $12.01 $24.02
Premium $6.24 $12.36 $24.72
Diesel $7.57 $14.98 $29.97

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Livingston and Stockton. The current time is 00:19:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.