How far is Stockton, CA from Clearlake, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Clearlake, CA is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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 most populous city in Yolo County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Clearlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Clearlake.
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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
52.2 mi · 58 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
52.3 mi · 57 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 20: Colusa, Clear Lake
1693 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
37 mi · 51 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Polk Avenue
101 m · 18 sec · Polk Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
651 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Duncan Avenue
850 ft · 37 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Duncan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Clearlake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
52.3 mi · 00h 57m
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 Clearlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Clearlake?
The road trip is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Woodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Stockton and 73.8 miles from Clearlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 12:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.06 one way or $60.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Clearlake.
Stop Ideas Near Woodland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Denny's
Pilot Travel Center
Woodland Fire Department
Esparto Ace Hardware
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodland.
Davis station
Sacramento Valley Station
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Elk Grove, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Clearlake. Straight-line distance: 100 mi (160.94 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 Clearlake
City in California
| Population | 15,179 |
| Coordinates | 38.9582300, -122.6263700 |
| Altitude | 432 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clearlake (-122.62637, 38.95823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $30.06 | $60.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $31.60 | $63.21 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $32.53 | $65.05 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $39.42 | $78.85 |
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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