How far is Stockton, CA from La Puente, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to La Puente, CA is about 357.2 miles (574.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329.9 miles (531 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 15m 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
357.23 mi
06h 37m
Flight
329.96 mi
531.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
329.96 mi
Kilometers
531.02 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.23 mi
Kilometers
574.9 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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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 06h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Puente
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-22T22:55
Arrive La Puente
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:38 PM to 2:08 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
10:44 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
Lost Hills
CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

From Stockton
178.7 mi
03h 18m
To La Puente
178.5 mi
03h 18m

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
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and La Puente.

  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

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    1433 ft · 22 sec · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward CA 60 East: Pomona

    2683 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Pomona Freeway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Pomona Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Pomona Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Hacienda Boulevard

    1316 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Three Palms Drive

    106 m · 9 sec · Three Palms Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Hacienda Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Hacienda Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mayor Dave Way

    1630 ft · 47 sec · Mayor Dave Way

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    813 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Central Avenue

    156 m · 19 sec · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Stimson Avenue

    74 m · 16 sec · South Stimson Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
309 mi · 86%
I 405 South
25 mi · 7%
Pomona Freeway
15 mi · 4%
Golden State Freeway
4.34 mi · 1%
South Hacienda Boulevard
1.34 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 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
329.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Hills
03h 18m from Stockton
Leave By
10:44 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stockton to La Puente?

The road trip is about 357.2 miles (574.9 km) and usually takes 06h 37m 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?

Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.7 miles from Stockton and 178.5 miles from La Puente.

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

The direct path is about 329.9 miles (531 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 $72.75 one way or $145.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills

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

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

RAIL

Wasco station

33 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Kettleman City, California

47 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
RAIL

Corcoran station

55 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
RAIL

Bakersfield

67 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and La Puente. Straight-line distance: 329.96 mi (531.02 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
La Puente

#2 La Puente

City in California

Population39,215
Coordinates34.0200100, -117.9495100
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: La Puente (-117.94951, 34.02001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 575 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.61 gal
47.72 L · about $72.75
Round trip
$145.49
25.22 gal · 95.44 L
Estimated CO2
112.1 kg one way
Round trip: 224.1 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $72.75 $145.49
Mid-grade $6.07 $76.49 $152.98
Premium $6.24 $78.72 $157.45
Diesel $7.57 $95.42 $190.84

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 La Puente. The current time is 22:55:31.

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.