How far is Stockton, CA from Corcoran, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Corcoran, CA is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madera 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 Corcoran.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Corcoran.
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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
109.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 43 South: Hanford, Corcoran
917 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 43 South: Hanford, Corcoran
1784 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
855 ft · 17 sec · Highland Avenue
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Continue on South Highland Avenue
8.9 mi · 13 min · South Highland Avenue
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Continue on Central Valley Highway
9 mi · 13 min · Central Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Valley Highway
41 m · 3 sec · Central Valley Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Valley Highway
15.5 mi · 23 min · Central Valley Highway
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Turn right onto Santa Fe Avenue
1176 ft · 43 sec · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn straight onto Orange Avenue
42 m · 4 sec · Orange Avenue
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Turn left onto Otis Avenue
3213 ft · 1 min · Otis Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Chittenden Avenue
1218 ft · 56 sec · Chittenden Avenue
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Turn right onto Whitley Avenue
60 m · 5 sec · Whitley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whitley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Corcoran.
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
109 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near Corcoran.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Corcoran?
The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chowchilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Stockton and 86.9 miles from Corcoran.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.36 one way or $70.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Corcoran.
Stop Ideas Near Chowchilla
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 Chowchilla.
Madera
Merced station
Mariposa, CA
Mariposa, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Corcoran. Straight-line distance: 160.06 mi (257.59 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 Corcoran
City in Kings County, California
| Population | 21,798 |
| Coordinates | 36.0980100, -119.5604000 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Corcoran (-119.5604, 36.09801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $35.36 | $70.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $37.18 | $74.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $38.27 | $76.54 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $46.39 | $92.77 |
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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