How far is San Dimas, CA from Stockton, CA?

The driving distance from San Dimas, CA to Stockton, CA is about 359.3 miles (578.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329.6 miles (530.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
359.26 mi
05h 35m
Flight
329.62 mi
530.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
329.62 mi
Kilometers
530.48 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.26 mi
Kilometers
578.18 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockton
Sun, Apr 19, 11:49 AM PDT
Return by in San Dimas
Sun, Apr 19, 5:25 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Dimas
2026-04-19T06:14
Arrive Stockton
Sun, Apr 19, 11:49 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 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
5:48 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Dimas
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lost Hills
CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

From San Dimas
179.5 mi
02h 47m
To Stockton
179.8 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Dimas and Stockton.

  1. 1

    Start on East Bonita Avenue

    38 m · 7 sec · East Bonita Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North San Dimas Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North San Dimas Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto CA 210 West, I 210 West, CA 57 South: Pasadena

    1424 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Westside Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West

    1135 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Charter Way

    2959 ft · 1 min · West Charter Way

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South El Dorado Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South El Dorado Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North El Dorado Street

    1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Fremont Street

    36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Dimas 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
251 mi · 70%
Foothill Freeway
82.7 mi · 23%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 6%
South El Dorado Street
1.04 mi
North San Dimas Avenue
0.94 mi
West Charter Way
0.56 mi
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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
329.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Hills
02h 47m from San Dimas
Leave By
5:48 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Dimas and Chance Light Rain near Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Dimas to Stockton?

The road trip is about 359.3 miles (578.2 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.5 miles from San Dimas and 179.8 miles from Stockton.

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

The direct path is about 329.6 miles (530.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 5:48 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.15 one way or $146.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Dimas and Chance Light Rain near Stockton.

Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills

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

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

RAIL

Wasco station

33 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Kettleman City, California

47 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
RAIL

Corcoran station

55 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
RAIL

Bakersfield

67 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Dimas and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 329.62 mi (530.48 km).

San Dimas

#1 San Dimas

City in California, USA

Population33,165
Coordinates34.1066800, -117.8067300
Altitude291
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 Bonita Avenue (-117.806687, 34.106669)
End: East Fremont Street (-121.290763, 37.957639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 578 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.68 gal
47.99 L · about $73.15
Round trip
$146.30
25.36 gal · 95.98 L
Estimated CO2
112.7 kg one way
Round trip: 225.4 kg / 497 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $73.15 $146.30
Mid-grade $6.07 $76.92 $153.83
Premium $6.24 $79.16 $158.32
Diesel $7.57 $95.95 $191.90

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between San Dimas and Stockton. The current time is 06:14:00.

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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.