How far is Stockton, CA from Gonzales, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Gonzales, CA is about 147.3 miles (237 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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.
The county seat of Merced County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Gonzales.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Gonzales.
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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
2615 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
12.9 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
50.6 mi · 54 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 33: Santa Nella, Gilroy
1871 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Santa Nella Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Santa Nella Road
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Take the ramp right
1641 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pacheco Pass Highway
25.8 mi · 30 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Turn straight
6 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
48 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
5.2 mi · 6 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
25.5 mi · 29 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Gonzales
692 ft · 12 sec
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Continue on Alta Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Alta Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
17 m · 5 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Alta Street
28 m · 4 sec · Alta Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alta Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Gonzales.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
50.6 mi · 00h 54m
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 Gonzales.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Gonzales?
The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Los Banos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.7 miles from Stockton and 73.6 miles from Gonzales.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 12:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.56 one way or $65.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Gonzales.
Stop Ideas Near Los Banos
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 Los Banos.
Merced station
Denair station
Gilroy, California
Modesto station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Gonzales. Straight-line distance: 100.61 mi (161.92 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 Gonzales
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 8,237 |
| Coordinates | 36.5066300, -121.4443800 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gonzales (-121.44438, 36.50663)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $6.26 | $32.56 | $65.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $33.79 | $67.59 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $34.78 | $69.57 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $43.75 | $87.50 |
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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