How far is Stockton, CA from Grass Valley, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Grass Valley, CA is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
102.09 mi
02h 07m
Flight
88.03 mi
141.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.03 mi
Kilometers
141.67 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.09 mi
Kilometers
164.3 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grass Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-23T01:01
Arrive Grass Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Sacramento
CA

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.

From Stockton
51.1 mi
01h 03m
To Grass Valley
51 mi
01h 03m

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
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Grass Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fremont Street

    36 m · 8 sec · East Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North El Dorado Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North El Dorado Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Harding Way

    1 mi · 3 min · East Harding Way

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Wilson Way

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Way

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    816 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    41.2 mi · 48 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Capital City Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Capital City Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway

    16.9 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 49 North: Grass Valley, Placerville

    943 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grass Valley Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Grass Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway

    36 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grass Valley Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway

    36 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Grass Valley Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 49

    14.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 49

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 174

    993 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 174

    51 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Auburn Street

    1297 ft · 33 sec · South Auburn Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    104 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Stewart Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Stewart Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stewart Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Wilson Way
43.8 mi · 43%
Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.9 mi · 17%
State Highway 49
14.8 mi · 14%
Capital City Freeway
8.86 mi · 9%
Grass Valley Highway
8.25 mi · 8%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.05 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North Wilson Way

Merge slight right

41.2 mi · 00h 48m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sacramento
01h 03m from Stockton
Leave By
2:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near Grass Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Grass Valley?

The road trip is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Sacramento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Stockton and 51 miles from Grass Valley.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 2:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.77 one way or $41.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Grass Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Sacramento

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sacramento and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot
Citrus Heights Community Center
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Citrus Heights Community Center

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 4.8/5 20 reviews Community center,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center
Citrus Heights City Hall
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Citrus Heights City Hall

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sacramento.

BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

1 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

1 mi away
401 I Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

17 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
RAIL

Davis station

22 mi away
840 Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Grass Valley. Straight-line distance: 88.03 mi (141.67 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
Grass Valley

#2 Grass Valley

City in Nevada County, California, United States

Population12,763
Coordinates39.2190600, -121.0610600
Altitude735
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Grass Valley (-121.06106, 39.21906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.64 L · about $20.77
Round trip
$41.54
7.2 gal · 27.28 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $20.77 $41.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $21.84 $43.68
Premium $6.24 $22.47 $44.95
Diesel $7.57 $27.24 $54.48

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 Grass Valley. The current time is 01:01:11.

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.