How far is Sonoma, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Sonoma, CA to Stockton, CA is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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 36m.
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 of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sonoma and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sonoma and Stockton.
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Start on West Napa Street
14 m · 5 sec · West Napa Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Napa Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Napa Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fremont Drive
1.3 km · 1 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 Sonoma 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.
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Sonoma and Partly Sunny near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sonoma to Stockton?
The road trip is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Rio Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Sonoma and 40 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.27 one way or $32.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around Sonoma and Partly Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Rio Vista
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 Rio Vista.
Rio Vista, CA
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sonoma and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 67.51 mi (108.65 km).
#1 Sonoma
Town in Sonoma County, California, United States
| Population | 10,973 |
| Coordinates | 38.2918600, -122.4580400 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $17.11 | $34.21 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $17.61 | $35.21 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $21.34 | $42.68 |
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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