How far is Los Banos, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Los Banos, CA to Stockton, CA is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 01h 17m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Banos and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Banos and Stockton.
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Start on 6th Street
564 ft · 27 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto East Pacheco Boulevard
6.3 mi · 9 min · East Pacheco Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Sacramento, San Francisco
2785 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
42.8 mi · 46 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 Los Banos 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.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
42.8 mi · 00h 46m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Los Banos 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 Los Banos to Stockton?
The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Los Banos and 38.4 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.63 one way or $31.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Los Banos and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Patterson
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 Patterson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Banos and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 66.67 mi (107.3 km).
#1 Los Banos
The county seat of Merced County, California.
| Population | 40,571 |
| Coordinates | 37.0582800, -120.8499200 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.92 | $33.84 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $20.51 | $41.01 |
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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