How far is Stockton, CA from Calistoga, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Calistoga, CA is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (132 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Calistoga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Calistoga.
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Start on East Fremont Street
36 m · 8 sec · East Fremont Street
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Turn right onto North El Dorado Street
758 ft · 25 sec · North El Dorado Street
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Turn left onto East Park Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Park Street
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Continue straight
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
12 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 12: Lodi, Fairfield
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
23.6 mi · 34 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.2 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Airport Boulevard
59 m · 7 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Turn right onto Napa–Vallejo Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway
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Continue on Saint Helena Highway
21.7 mi · 26 min · Saint Helena Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saint Helena Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
1301 ft · 27 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Street
64 m · 11 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Calistoga.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
23.6 mi · 00h 34m
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 Stockton and Sunny near Calistoga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Calistoga?
The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 48.7 miles from Stockton and 48.7 miles from Calistoga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82 miles (132 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.54 one way or $43.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Calistoga.
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 Stockton and Calistoga. Straight-line distance: 82.04 mi (132.03 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 Calistoga
City in Napa County, California, United States
| Population | 5,286 |
| Coordinates | 38.5788000, -122.5797100 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calistoga (-122.57971, 38.5788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $6.26 | $21.54 | $43.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $22.36 | $44.71 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $23.01 | $46.02 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $28.94 | $57.88 |
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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