How far is Stockton, CA from Mendota, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Mendota, CA is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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.
City in Merced County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Mendota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Mendota.
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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
78.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shields Avenue
1359 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto West Shields Avenue
8.8 mi · 16 min · West Shields Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Fairfax Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North Fairfax Avenue
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Turn left onto Belmont Avenue
10 mi · 18 min · Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto Derrick Avenue
129 m · 11 sec · Derrick Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
1854 ft · 1 min · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Quince Street
38 m · 5 sec · Quince Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Quince Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Mendota.
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
78.5 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Stockton and Mostly Sunny near Mendota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Mendota?
The road trip is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Gustine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Stockton and 57.6 miles from Mendota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.48 one way or $46.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Mostly Sunny near Mendota.
Stop Ideas Near Gustine
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 Gustine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Mendota. Straight-line distance: 97.03 mi (156.16 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 Mendota
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,427 |
| Coordinates | 36.7535600, -120.3815600 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mendota (-120.38156, 36.75356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $23.48 | $46.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $24.69 | $49.38 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $30.80 | $61.60 |
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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