How far is Stockton, CA from Cotati, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Cotati, CA is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
95.11 mi
02h 13m
Flight
81.08 mi
130.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.08 mi
Kilometers
130.49 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.11 mi
Kilometers
153.06 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cotati
Thu, Oct 15, 5:41 PM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Thu, Oct 15, 7:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-10-15T15:27
Arrive Cotati
Thu, Oct 15, 5:41 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Suisun
CA

City in Solano County, California, United States

From Stockton
47.5 mi
01h 06m
To Cotati
47.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fremont Street

    36 m · 8 sec · East Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North El Dorado Street

    758 ft · 25 sec · North El Dorado Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Park Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Park Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 12: Lodi, Fairfield

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    69 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    23.6 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    34 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    13.2 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    59 m · 7 sec · Airport Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Napa–Vallejo Highway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Saint Helena Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Carneros Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Carneros Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Fremont Drive

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Fremont Drive

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Arnold Drive

    6 m · 1 sec · Arnold Drive

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Arnold Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Arnold Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Stage Gulch Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Stage Gulch Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Adobe Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Adobe Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Adobe Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Adobe Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Redwood Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Old Redwood Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto La Plaza

    61 m · 9 sec · La Plaza

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · La Plaza

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 12
27.6 mi · 29%
Westside Freeway
12 mi · 13%
Adobe Road
9.47 mi · 10%
Fremont Drive
4.93 mi · 5%
Carneros Highway
4.37 mi · 5%
Stage Gulch Road
3.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
81.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suisun
01h 06m from Stockton
Leave By
2:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near Cotati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 47.5 miles from Stockton and 47.6 miles from Cotati.

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

The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Cotati.

Stop Ideas Near Suisun

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Suisun, 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 Suisun.

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

1 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

20 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

22 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

26 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Cotati. Straight-line distance: 81.08 mi (130.49 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
Cotati

#2 Cotati

City in California

Population7,453
Coordinates38.3268600, -122.7072100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Cotati (-122.70721, 38.32686)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.7 L · about $20.97
Round trip
$41.95
6.7 gal · 25.4 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $20.97 $41.95
Mid-grade $6.50 $21.77 $43.54
Premium $6.69 $22.41 $44.82
Diesel $8.41 $28.18 $56.37

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton and Cotati. The current time is 15:27:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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