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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Quick Snapshot
Road
348.79 mi
05h 33m
Flight
285.34 mi
459.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.34 mi
Kilometers
459.21 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.79 mi
Kilometers
561.33 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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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 05h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM PDT
Return by in Oxnard
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxnard
2026-04-22T16:26
Arrive Stockton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:54 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxnard
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Oxnard
172.2 mi
02h 46m
To Stockton
176.6 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    26 m · 6 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Oxnard Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · South Oxnard Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Vineyard Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · East Vineyard Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Los Angeles Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Los Angeles Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Wells Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Wells Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 126 East: Santa Clarita, Santa Paula

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Santa Paula Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Santa Paula Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Telegraph Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · East Telegraph Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Ventura Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Ventura Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Telegraph Road

    12.7 mi · 16 min · West Telegraph Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Henry Mayo Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Henry Mayo Drive

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 5 North: Sacramento

    2251 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    25.8 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Westside Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West

    1135 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Charter Way

    2959 ft · 1 min · West Charter Way

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South El Dorado Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South El Dorado Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North El Dorado Street

    1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Fremont Street

    36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
251 mi · 72%
Golden State Freeway
48.1 mi · 14%
West Telegraph Road
12.7 mi · 4%
Santa Paula Freeway
7.96 mi · 2%
East Telegraph Road
6.34 mi · 2%
Henry Mayo Drive
4.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.5 mi
285.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
02h 46m from Oxnard
Leave By
5:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxnard and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 285.34 mi (459.21 km).

Oxnard

#1 Oxnard

The second most populous city in Ventura County, California.

Population207,945
Coordinates34.1975000, -119.1770500
Altitude16
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: East 5th Street (-119.177047, 34.197673)
End: East Fremont Street (-121.290763, 37.957639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 561 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.31 gal
46.59 L · about $71.02
Round trip
$142.03
24.62 gal · 93.18 L
Estimated CO2
109.4 kg one way
Round trip: 218.8 kg / 482 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxnard and Stockton. The current time is 16:26:32.

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.