How far is Oxnard, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Oxnard, CA to Stockton, CA is about 348.8 miles (561.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.3 miles (459.2 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.
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.
Census-designated place in Kings County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxnard and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxnard and Stockton.
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Start on East 5th Street
26 m · 6 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto South Oxnard Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · South Oxnard Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Vineyard Avenue
4.1 mi · 7 min · East Vineyard Avenue
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Turn left onto West Los Angeles Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West Los Angeles Avenue
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Continue on South Wells Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Wells Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 126 East: Santa Clarita, Santa Paula
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Paula Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Santa Paula Freeway
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Continue on East Telegraph Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · East Telegraph Road
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Continue on Ventura Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ventura Street
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Continue on West Telegraph Road
12.7 mi · 16 min · West Telegraph Road
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Continue on Henry Mayo Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · Henry Mayo Drive
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Turn straight onto Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 5 North: Sacramento
2251 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
25.8 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 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 Oxnard 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oxnard 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 Oxnard to Stockton?
The road trip is about 348.8 miles (561.3 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 172.2 miles from Oxnard and 176.6 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.3 miles (459.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 $71.02 one way or $142.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oxnard and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny 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 Oxnard and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 285.34 mi (459.21 km).
#1 Oxnard
The second most populous city in Ventura County, California.
| Population | 207,945 |
| Coordinates | 34.1975000, -119.1770500 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 561 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $71.02 | $142.03 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $74.67 | $149.34 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $76.85 | $153.70 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $93.15 | $186.30 |
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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