How far is Stockton, CA from Larkspur, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Larkspur, CA is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
93.34 mi
01h 55m
Flight
67.83 mi
109.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.83 mi
Kilometers
109.16 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.34 mi
Kilometers
150.21 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Larkspur
Wed, Apr 22, 9:49 PM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-22T19:54
Arrive Larkspur
Wed, Apr 22, 9:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Dublin
CA

The most populous city in Alameda County, California.

From Stockton
46.6 mi
00h 57m
To Larkspur
46.7 mi
00h 57m

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
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · John T. Knox Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Sir Francis Drake Boulevard

    2256 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 101 South: San Francisco

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    826 ft · 13 sec · Redwood Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lucky Drive, Doherty Drive

    129 m · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Fifer Avenue

    657 ft · 29 sec · Fifer Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lucky Drive

    730 ft · 25 sec · Lucky Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Doherty Drive

    1.3 km · 3 min · Doherty Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Magnolia Avenue

    1482 ft · 1 min · Magnolia Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto King Street

    43 m · 4 sec · King Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · King Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.7 mi · 32%
MacArthur Freeway
16.7 mi · 18%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 15%
Westside Freeway
12.9 mi · 14%
John T. Knox Freeway
11.6 mi · 12%
Eastshore Freeway
3.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

18 mi · 00h 21m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
00h 57m from Stockton
Leave By
2:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Stockton and 46.7 miles from Larkspur.

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

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 2:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.98 one way or $37.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dublin

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

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

BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

3 mi away
5801 Owens Drive
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

7 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
RAIL

Hayward station

15 mi away
22555 Meekland Avenue
RAIL

Fremont station

17 mi away
37260 Fremont Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Larkspur. Straight-line distance: 67.83 mi (109.16 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
Larkspur

#2 Larkspur

City in California

Population12,236
Coordinates37.9340900, -122.5352500
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Larkspur (-122.53525, 37.93409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.47 L · about $18.98
Round trip
$37.96
6.58 gal · 24.94 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $18.98 $37.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $19.96 $39.91
Premium $6.24 $20.54 $41.08
Diesel $7.57 $24.90 $49.79

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 Larkspur. The current time is 19:54:07.

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.