How far is Stockton, CA from Diamond Springs, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Diamond Springs, CA is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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 01h 34m.
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.
City in Amador County, California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Diamond Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Diamond Springs.
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Start on East Fremont Street
680 ft · 32 sec · East Fremont Street
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Turn right onto North San Joaquin Street
713 ft · 20 sec · North San Joaquin Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Miner Avenue
53 m · 4 sec · East Miner Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Miner Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Miner Avenue
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Turn left onto North Wilson Way
2398 ft · 54 sec · North Wilson Way
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Turn right onto Waterloo Road
8.3 mi · 13 min · Waterloo Road
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
58 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto South Church Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
105 m · 13 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Preston Avenue
696 ft · 25 sec · Preston Avenue
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Turn right onto East Plymouth Highway
8 mi · 10 min · East Plymouth Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jackson Road
1496 ft · 27 sec · Jackson Road
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
14.5 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Valley Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Diamond Springs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Jackson Road
Exit the roundabout
14.5 mi · 00h 20m
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 Diamond Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Diamond Springs?
The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Ione is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Stockton and 32.1 miles from Diamond Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.10 one way or $26.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Diamond Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Ione
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 Ione.
Lodi
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Elk Grove, California
Robert J. Cabral Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Diamond Springs. Straight-line distance: 57.08 mi (91.86 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 Diamond Springs
Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California
| Population | 11,037 |
| Coordinates | 38.6946300, -120.8149400 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| Country | United States |
End: Diamond Springs (-120.81494, 38.69463)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $13.10 | $26.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.17 | $28.34 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $17.18 | $34.35 |
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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