How far is South Lake Tahoe, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Stockton, CA is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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 02h 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.
Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Lake Tahoe and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lake Tahoe and Stockton.
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Start on El Dorado Avenue
688 ft · 24 sec · El Dorado Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oakland Avenue
1994 ft · 57 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn right onto Los Angeles Avenue
1185 ft · 35 sec · Los Angeles Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Tahoe Boulevard
2.4 mi · 5 min · Lake Tahoe Boulevard
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Turn left onto Emerald Bay Road
4 mi · 6 min · Emerald Bay Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
19 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50
139 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
84.9 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bradshaw Road
1476 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
9 mi · 13 min · Bradshaw Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bradshaw Road
25 m · 2 sec · Bradshaw Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bradshaw Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bradshaw Road
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Turn right onto Grant Line Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Grant Line Road
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Continue on Kammerer Road
596 ft · 10 sec · Kammerer Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1634 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
29.7 mi · 34 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 4
2645 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
853 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto South El Dorado Street
1120 ft · 26 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 South Lake Tahoe and Stockton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 50
Merge slight left
84.9 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving South Lake Tahoe and Sunny near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Lake Tahoe to Stockton?
The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Shingle Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from South Lake Tahoe and 60.1 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 12:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.54 one way or $53.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Lake Tahoe and Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Shingle Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Folsom Solid Waste
Sacramento County Municipal Services
Folsom Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shingle Springs.
Placerville, California
Auburn
Rocklin
Roseville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Lake Tahoe and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 97.68 mi (157.2 km).
#1 South Lake Tahoe
City in California
| Population | 22,847 |
| Coordinates | 38.9332400, -119.9843500 |
| Altitude | 1901 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $26.54 | $53.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $27.90 | $55.81 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $28.72 | $57.44 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $34.81 | $69.62 |
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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