How far is Stockton, CA from Mammoth Lakes, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Mammoth Lakes, CA is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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 04h 51m.
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.
Census-designated place in and the county seat of Mariposa County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Mammoth Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Mammoth Lakes.
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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
3.4 mi · 4 min · Crosstown Freeway
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Take the exit straight
1563 ft · 45 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Golden Gate Avenue
2325 ft · 43 sec · South Golden Gate Avenue
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Continue on Farmington Road
34.7 mi · 47 min · Farmington Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on O'Byrnes Ferry Road
11.4 mi · 16 min · O'Byrnes Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right
12.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Old Priest Grade
1.9 mi · 6 min · Old Priest Grade
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Continue on New Priest Grade Road
1.2 km · 1 min · New Priest Grade Road
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Continue on Highway 120
2 mi · 5 min · Highway 120
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Continue on Main Street
23.5 mi · 34 min · Main Street
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Continue on Big Oak Flat Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Big Oak Flat Road
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Continue on Big Oak Flat Road
7.8 mi · 16 min · Big Oak Flat Road
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Turn left onto Tioga Road
58.6 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Tioga Road
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Continue straight
18 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1639 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
70 m · 19 sec
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Turn right
90 m · 22 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 Mammoth Lakes.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Tioga Road
Turn left onto Tioga Road
58.6 mi · 01h 43m
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 Mammoth Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Mammoth Lakes?
The road trip is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?
Mariposa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.7 miles from Stockton and 95.4 miles from Mammoth Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 7:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.82 one way or $83.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Mammoth Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Mariposa
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 Mariposa.
Mariposa, CA
Mariposa, California
Midpines, California
El Portal, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Mammoth Lakes. Straight-line distance: 128.37 mi (206.59 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 Mammoth Lakes
Town in Mono County, California, United States
| Population | 8,317 |
| Coordinates | 37.6485500, -118.9720800 |
| Altitude | 2402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mammoth Lakes (-118.97208, 37.64855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $41.82 | $83.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $43.41 | $86.83 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $44.68 | $89.37 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $56.20 | $112.40 |
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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