How far is Stockton, CA from Fairfield, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Fairfield, CA is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.93 mi
01h 14m
Flight
45.45 mi
73.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.45 mi
Kilometers
73.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.93 mi
Kilometers
85.18 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-23T03:52
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Isleton
CA

City in Sacramento County, California, United States

From Stockton
26.4 mi
00h 37m
To Fairfield
26.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1028 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Jackson Street

    2052 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Texas Street

    1322 ft · 31 sec · Texas Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Texas Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 12
15.1 mi · 28%
Westside Freeway
12 mi · 23%
East Park Street
1.46 mi · 3%
Jackson Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Texas Street
0.25 mi
North El Dorado Street
0.14 mi
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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Isleton
00h 37m from Stockton
Leave By
4:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Isleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Stockton and 26.5 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Isleton

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

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

BUS

Rio Vista, CA

7 mi away
28 South Front Street
RAIL

Antioch–Pittsburg

24 mi away
100 I Street
RAIL

Lodi

30 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

31 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 45.45 mi (73.14 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
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

Population117,580
Coordinates38.2493600, -122.0399700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Fairfield (-122.03997, 38.24936)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.07 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.58
3.74 gal · 14.14 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.79 $21.58
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.34 $22.69
Premium $6.24 $11.67 $23.35
Diesel $7.57 $14.15 $28.30

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 Fairfield. The current time is 03:52:01.

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.