How far is Stockton, CA from Los Osos, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Los Osos, CA is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Los Osos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Los Osos.
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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 left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
138.4 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 269: Lassen Avenue
1419 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto South Lassen Avenue
2081 ft · 34 sec · South Lassen Avenue
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Continue on Skyline Boulevard
5.6 mi · 9 min · Skyline Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Laneva Boulevard
9.3 mi · 13 min · East Laneva Boulevard
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Turn right
18.7 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
24.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit left toward US 101
940 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
12 mi · 14 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41: Morro Bay
878 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto CA 41
2.6 mi · 4 min · CA 41
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 466
13.3 mi · 20 min · Old U.S. Route 466
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Take the ramp left
1220 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Bay Boulevard
1049 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto South Bay Boulevard
4 mi · 8 min · South Bay Boulevard
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Turn right onto Los Osos Valley Road
2374 ft · 1 min · Los Osos Valley Road
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Continue on Los Osos Valley Road
83 m · 14 sec · Los Osos Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Los Osos Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Los Osos.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
138 mi · 02h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near Los Osos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Los Osos?
The road trip is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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 124.6 miles from Stockton and 124.6 miles from Los Osos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.7 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 7:06 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.10 one way or $110.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Los Osos.
Stop Ideas Near San Joaquin
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 San Joaquin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Los Osos. Straight-line distance: 184.62 mi (297.12 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 Los Osos
Located along California's Central Coast in San Luis Obispo County at an elevation of 131 feet, this community is positioned on the southern shore of the Morro Bay estuary.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3110900, -120.8324000 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Los Osos (-120.8324, 35.31109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $6.26 | $55.10 | $110.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $57.19 | $114.38 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $58.86 | $117.73 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $74.03 | $148.07 |
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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