How far is Stockton, CA from Citrus Heights, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Citrus Heights, CA is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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.
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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 01h 15m.
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 Sacramento County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Citrus Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Citrus Heights.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · North El Dorado Street
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Turn right onto East Harding Way
1 mi · 3 min · East Harding Way
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Turn left onto North Wilson Way
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Way
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Take the ramp straight
816 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right
41.2 mi · 48 min
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Antelope Road
1562 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Antelope Road, Citrus Heights
97 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Antelope Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Antelope Road
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Turn left onto Mariposa Avenue
564 ft · 18 sec · Mariposa Avenue
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Turn right
15 m · 4 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 Citrus Heights.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Wilson Way
Merge slight right
41.2 mi · 00h 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.
Clear leaving Stockton and Mostly Clear near Citrus Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Citrus Heights?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Elk Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Stockton and 30.6 miles from Citrus Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Stockton and Mostly Clear near Citrus Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove
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 Elk Grove.
Elk Grove, California
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Lodi
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Citrus Heights. Straight-line distance: 51.79 mi (83.34 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 Citrus Heights
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 87,691 |
| Coordinates | 38.7071200, -121.2810600 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Citrus Heights (-121.28106, 38.70712)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.10 | $26.21 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.48 | $26.97 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.34 | $32.69 |
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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