How far is Stockton, CA from Lindsay, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Lindsay, CA is about 183.9 miles (296 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madera County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Lindsay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Lindsay.
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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
2946 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn left onto East Lafayette Street
117 m · 10 sec · East Lafayette Street
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Take the ramp slight left
827 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway
15 mi · 17 min · Crosstown Freeway
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Keep slight left
109.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 137: Tulare Avenue
1413 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Tulare Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Tulare Avenue
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Continue on East Tulare Avenue
2117 ft · 34 sec · East Tulare Avenue
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Continue on Tulare Lindsay Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Tulare Lindsay Highway
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Continue on Avenue 232
6.7 mi · 9 min · Avenue 232
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Turn left onto West Hermosa Street
1309 ft · 28 sec · West Hermosa Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Hermosa Street
30 m · 2 sec · West Hermosa Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Hermosa Street
2649 ft · 55 sec · West Hermosa Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hermosa Street
20 m · 1 sec · East Hermosa Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Hermosa Street
116 m · 10 sec · East Hermosa Street
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Turn right onto North Mirage Avenue
957 ft · 25 sec · North Mirage Avenue
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Turn left onto East Honolulu Street
60 m · 11 sec · East Honolulu Street
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Lindsay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Crosstown Freeway
Keep slight left
109 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Stockton and Mostly Sunny near Lindsay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Lindsay?
The road trip is about 183.9 miles (296 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Chowchilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Stockton and 92 miles from Lindsay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.44 one way or $74.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 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 Lindsay.
Stop Ideas Near Chowchilla
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 Chowchilla.
Madera
Merced station
Mariposa, CA
Mariposa, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Lindsay. Straight-line distance: 171.57 mi (276.11 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 Lindsay
City in Tulare County, California, United States
| Population | 12,908 |
| Coordinates | 36.2030100, -119.0881600 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lindsay (-119.08816, 36.20301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $5.77 | $37.44 | $74.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $39.37 | $78.74 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $40.52 | $81.03 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $49.11 | $98.22 |
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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