How far is Stockton, CA from Atwater, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Atwater, CA is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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 14m.
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.
The third most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Atwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Atwater.
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Start on East Fremont Street
153 m · 31 sec · East Fremont Street
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Turn left onto North Center Street
2946 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn left onto East Lafayette Street
117 m · 10 sec · East Lafayette Street
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Take the ramp slight left
827 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway
15 mi · 17 min · Crosstown Freeway
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Keep slight left
44.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Atwater
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Atwater Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Atwater Boulevard
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Turn left onto 4th Street
629 ft · 30 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
42 m · 6 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Atwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Crosstown Freeway
Keep slight left
44.4 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Stockton and Mostly Sunny near Atwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Atwater?
The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Modesto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Stockton and 30.9 miles from Atwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.58 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stockton and Mostly Sunny near Atwater.
Stop Ideas Near Modesto
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 Modesto.
Modesto station
Denair station
Manteca, CA
Tracy, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Atwater. Straight-line distance: 56.28 mi (90.57 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Atwater
City in California
| Population | 30,296 |
| Coordinates | 37.3477200, -120.6090800 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atwater (-120.60908, 37.34772)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $12.58 | $25.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.22 | $26.45 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.50 | $32.99 |
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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