How far is Stockton, CA from Lamont, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Lamont, CA is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.3 miles (367.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
247.09 mi
04h 36m
Flight
228.29 mi
367.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.29 mi
Kilometers
367.39 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.09 mi
Kilometers
397.65 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lamont
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-23T04:44
Arrive Lamont
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockton
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
San Joaquin
CA

City in Fresno County, California

From Stockton
123.6 mi
02h 18m
To Lamont
123.5 mi
02h 18m

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
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    213.5 mi · 3 hr 49 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 119: Taft Highway

    1347 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Taft Highway

    12.7 mi · 19 min · Taft Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on East Panama Road

    5 mi · 9 min · East Panama Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2650 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hall Road

    20 m · 4 sec · Hall Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hall Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
227 mi · 92%
Taft Highway
12.7 mi · 5%
East Panama Road
5.01 mi · 2%
North Center Street
0.84 mi
I 5 South
0.65 mi
Main Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

213 mi · 03h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
228.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Joaquin
02h 18m from Stockton
Leave By
7:46 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stockton and Mostly Sunny near Lamont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km) and usually takes 04h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

San Joaquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.6 miles from Stockton and 123.5 miles from Lamont.

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

The direct path is about 228.3 miles (367.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.31 one way or $100.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Mostly Sunny near Lamont.

Stop Ideas Near San Joaquin

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

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

BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

36 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Fresno station

39 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
RAIL

Madera

44 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
BUS

Lemoore, California

50 mi away
300 E Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Lamont. Straight-line distance: 228.29 mi (367.39 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
Lamont

#2 Lamont

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Population15,120
Coordinates35.2596800, -118.9142700
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Lamont (-118.91427, 35.25968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 398 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.72 gal
33 L · about $50.31
Round trip
$100.61
17.44 gal · 66 L
Estimated CO2
77.5 kg one way
Round trip: 155 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $50.31 $100.61
Mid-grade $6.07 $52.90 $105.79
Premium $6.24 $54.44 $108.88
Diesel $7.57 $65.98 $131.97

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 Lamont. The current time is 04:44:14.

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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.