How far is Stockton, CA from Covina, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Covina, CA is about 355.2 miles (571.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 327.8 miles (527.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
355.26 mi
06h 33m
Flight
327.84 mi
527.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
327.84 mi
Kilometers
527.61 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.26 mi
Kilometers
571.73 km
Drive Time
06h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covina
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-22T23:16
Arrive Covina
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:33 PM to 2:03 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockton
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Stockton
177.7 mi
03h 16m
To Covina
177.5 mi
03h 16m

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
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fremont Street

    153 m · 31 sec · East Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    2615 ft · 1 min · North Center Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Foothill Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Citrus Avenue, Azuza Pacific University

    1419 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Citrus Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Citrus Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North Citrus Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Citrus Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Citrus Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
309 mi · 87%
Foothill Freeway
40.6 mi · 11%
Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 1%
North Citrus Avenue
1.16 mi
South Citrus Avenue
0.89 mi
North Center Street
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

237 mi · 04h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
327.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 16m from Stockton
Leave By
10:54 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near Covina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 355.2 miles (571.7 km) and usually takes 06h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.7 miles from Stockton and 177.5 miles from Covina.

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

The direct path is about 327.8 miles (527.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.29 one way or $144.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Covina.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Covina. Straight-line distance: 327.84 mi (527.61 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
Covina

#2 Covina

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population47,259
Coordinates34.0900100, -117.8903400
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Covina (-117.89034, 34.09001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 572 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.53 gal
47.45 L · about $72.29
Round trip
$144.57
25.06 gal · 94.9 L
Estimated CO2
111.4 kg one way
Round trip: 222.7 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $72.29 $144.57
Mid-grade $6.07 $76.01 $152.01
Premium $6.24 $78.22 $156.45
Diesel $7.57 $94.81 $189.63

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 Covina. The current time is 23:16:18.

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.