How far is Petaluma, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Petaluma, CA to Stockton, CA is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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.
City in Solano County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Petaluma and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petaluma and Stockton.
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Start on Petaluma Boulevard South
23 m · 6 sec · Petaluma Boulevard South
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Turn right onto D Street
1762 ft · 56 sec · D Street
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Turn right onto Lakeville Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Lakeville Street
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Continue on Lakeville Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lakeville Highway
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Turn left onto Frates Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Frates Road
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Continue on Adobe Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Adobe Road
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Continue on Stage Gulch Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Stage Gulch Road
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Continue on Arnold Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Arnold Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Fremont Drive
69 m · 4 sec · Fremont Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Fremont Drive
4.9 mi · 7 min · Fremont Drive
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Continue on Carneros Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Carneros Highway
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Turn right onto Saint Helena Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Saint Helena Highway
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Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway
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Turn left onto Jameson Canyon Road
6.2 mi · 7 min · Jameson Canyon Road
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Keep slight left
1410 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 12 East: Rio Vista
18.3 mi · 26 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
23.3 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right
2725 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 4
966 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1029 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on East Lafayette Street
117 m · 15 sec · East Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1457 ft · 35 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 Petaluma and Stockton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
CA 12 East
Exit the roundabout
23.3 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Petaluma 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 Petaluma to Stockton?
The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Suisun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Petaluma and 48.5 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.10 one way or $38.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Petaluma and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Suisun
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 Suisun.
Suisun–Fairfield station
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Vallejo, California
Martinez station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petaluma and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 75.6 mi (121.67 km).
#1 Petaluma
The most populous city in Sonoma County, California.
| Population | 60,632 |
| Coordinates | 38.2324200, -122.6366500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $19.10 | $38.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $20.08 | $40.16 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.66 | $41.33 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $25.05 | $50.09 |
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
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