How far is Stockton, CA from Lynwood, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Lynwood, CA is about 347.3 miles (558.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 327.2 miles (526.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Kings County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Lynwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Lynwood.
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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
236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1878 ft · 29 sec · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Soto Street
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto South Soto Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Soto Street
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Turn right onto Leonis Boulevard
1712 ft · 42 sec · Leonis Boulevard
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Turn left onto Pacific Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Pacific Boulevard
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Continue on Long Beach Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Long Beach Boulevard
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Continue on Long Beach Boulevard
719 ft · 19 sec · Long Beach Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Long Beach Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Lynwood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
237 mi · 04h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain leaving Stockton and Sunny near Lynwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Lynwood?
The road trip is about 347.3 miles (558.9 km) and usually takes 06h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.7 miles from Stockton and 173.5 miles from Lynwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 327.2 miles (526.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.67 one way or $141.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Stockton and Sunny near Lynwood.
Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City
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 Kettleman City.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Corcoran station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Lynwood. Straight-line distance: 327.21 mi (526.6 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 Lynwood
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 68,508 |
| Coordinates | 33.9302900, -118.2114600 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lynwood (-118.21146, 33.93029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 559 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $70.67 | $141.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $74.31 | $148.62 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $76.48 | $152.95 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $92.70 | $185.39 |
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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