How far is Stockton, CA from Lodi, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Lodi, CA is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Lodi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Lodi.
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Start on East Fremont Street
36 m · 8 sec · East Fremont Street
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Turn right onto North El Dorado Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North El Dorado Street
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Turn right onto East Harding Way
1 mi · 3 min · East Harding Way
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Turn left onto North Wilson Way
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Way
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Take the ramp straight
816 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 12 West: Kettleman Lane
1094 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto East Kettleman Lane
829 ft · 20 sec · East Kettleman Lane
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Turn right onto Cherokee Lane
1 mi · 2 min · Cherokee Lane
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Turn left onto East Lodi Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Lodi Avenue
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Turn left onto South Sacramento Street
15 m · 2 sec · South Sacramento Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sacramento Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Lodi.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Wilson Way
Merge slight right
7.51 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near Lodi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Lodi?
The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Morada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Stockton and 9.9 miles from Lodi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.46 one way or $6.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Lodi.
Stop Ideas Near Morada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lodi
Lodi City Animal Shelter
Littleton Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morada.
Robert J. Cabral Station
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Lodi
Manteca, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Lodi. Straight-line distance: 11.96 mi (19.25 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 Lodi
The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.
| Population | 68,186 |
| Coordinates | 38.1302000, -121.2724500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Sacramento Street (-121.272602, 38.130231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
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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