How far is Stockton, CA from Clovis, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Clovis, CA is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.34 mi
02h 34m
Flight
117.13 mi
188.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.13 mi
Kilometers
188.5 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.34 mi
Kilometers
208.15 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:14 PM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-22T19:39
Arrive Clovis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockton
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Atwater
CA

City in California

From Stockton
64.6 mi
01h 17m
To Clovis
64.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Clovis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Clovis.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fremont Street

    153 m · 31 sec · East Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    2946 ft · 1 min · North Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Lafayette Street

    117 m · 10 sec · East Lafayette Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    827 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway

    15 mi · 17 min · Crosstown Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    102.9 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Ashlan Avenue

    1250 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Ashlan Avenue

    6.7 mi · 11 min · West Ashlan Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 168 East

    1200 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sierra Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Sierra Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Bullard Avenue

    1600 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Bullard Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Bullard Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Woodworth Avenue

    146 m · 23 sec · Woodworth Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    43 m · 6 sec · 4th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Clovis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crosstown Freeway
118 mi · 91%
West Ashlan Avenue
6.67 mi · 5%
Sierra Freeway
2.3 mi · 2%
West Bullard Avenue
0.72 mi · 1%
North Center Street
0.56 mi
Bullard Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Crosstown Freeway

Keep slight left

103 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
117.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atwater
01h 17m from Stockton
Leave By
1:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Stockton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Clovis?

The road trip is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Atwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Stockton and 64.7 miles from Clovis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 1:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.31 one way or $52.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Stockton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clovis.

Stop Ideas Near Atwater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Atwater, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atwater.

RAIL

Merced station

13 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Denair station

26 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Modesto station

45 mi away
1700 Held Drive
BUS

Mariposa, California

59 mi away
5158 State Highway 140

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 117.13 mi (188.5 km).

Stockton

#1 Stockton

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Stockton metropolitan area.

Population312,716
Coordinates37.9577000, -121.2907800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Clovis

#2 Clovis

The fourth most populous city in Fresno County, California.

Population122,989
Coordinates36.8252300, -119.7029200
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Clovis (-119.70292, 36.82523)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.28 L · about $26.31
Round trip
$52.61
9.12 gal · 34.56 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $26.31 $52.61
Mid-grade $6.07 $27.66 $55.32
Premium $6.24 $28.47 $56.94
Diesel $7.57 $34.51 $69.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton and Clovis. The current time is 19:39:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.