How far is Stockton, CA from Live Oak, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Live Oak, CA is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Alameda County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Live Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Live Oak.
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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
2615 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
12.9 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue
1611 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Isabel Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue
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Continue on Vallecitos Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Vallecitos Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Fremont, San Jose
2276 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 262
866 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Mission Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
12.1 mi · 14 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Continue straight
26.2 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Watsonville, Monterey
1724 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
2243 ft · 55 sec · Cabrillo Highway
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Merge slight right onto Cabrillo Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Soquel Avenue
645 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Soquel Avenue
41 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Soquel Avenue
1260 ft · 29 sec · Soquel Avenue
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Turn right onto 17th Avenue
1256 ft · 29 sec · 17th Avenue
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Turn left onto Rodriguez Street
37 m · 9 sec · Rodriguez Street
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Turn left onto Juan Pablo Lane
151 m · 24 sec · Juan Pablo Lane
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Turn right
21 m · 5 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 Live Oak.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nimitz Freeway
Continue straight
26.2 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Stockton and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Live Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Live Oak?
The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Sunol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Stockton and 51.8 miles from Live Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.06 one way or $42.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Stockton and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Live Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Sunol
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 Sunol.
Pleasanton, CA
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Fremont station
Dublin-Pleasanton, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Live Oak. Straight-line distance: 77.21 mi (124.25 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 Live Oak
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,158 |
| Coordinates | 36.9835600, -121.9805200 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Live Oak (-121.98052, 36.98356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $21.06 | $42.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $22.14 | $44.28 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $22.79 | $45.57 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $27.62 | $55.24 |
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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