How far is Stockton, CA from Oakdale, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Oakdale, CA is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.31 mi
00h 49m
Flight
27.57 mi
44.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.57 mi
Kilometers
44.37 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.31 mi
Kilometers
56.83 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakdale
Sat, Apr 18, 11:03 PM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Oakdale
Sat, Apr 18, 11:03 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockton
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Manteca
CA

A city in San Joaquin County, California.

From Stockton
17.6 mi
00h 25m
To Oakdale
17.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Oakdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Oakdale.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fremont Street

    153 m · 31 sec · East Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    2946 ft · 1 min · North Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Lafayette Street

    117 m · 10 sec · East Lafayette Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    827 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Crosstown Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue

    1111 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Yosemite Avenue

    10.8 mi · 16 min · East Yosemite Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on California Street

    978 ft · 28 sec · California Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Jackson Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Valley Home Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Home Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Yosemite Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Yosemite Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East F Street

    10 m · 1 sec · East F Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East F Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Oakdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crosstown Freeway
14.3 mi · 40%
East Yosemite Avenue
10.8 mi · 31%
Jackson Avenue
7.14 mi · 20%
Valley Home Road
0.9 mi · 3%
North Yosemite Avenue
0.89 mi · 3%
North Center Street
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Crosstown Freeway

Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway

14.3 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
27.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manteca
00h 25m from Stockton
Leave By
4:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stockton and Mostly Sunny near Oakdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Oakdale?

The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Manteca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Stockton and 17.6 miles from Oakdale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.21 one way or $14.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Mostly Sunny near Oakdale.

Stop Ideas Near Manteca

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manteca, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manteca.

RAIL

Manteca, CA

4 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

18 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

19 mi away
949 East Channel St.
BUS

Tracy, California

20 mi away
725 West Clover Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 27.57 mi (44.37 km).

Stockton

#1 Stockton

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Stockton metropolitan area.

Population312,716
Coordinates37.9577000, -121.2907800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Oakdale

#2 Oakdale

City in Stanislaus County, California, United States

Population23,228
Coordinates37.7665900, -120.8471500
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Oakdale (-120.84715, 37.76659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $7.21
Round trip
$14.42
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.21 $14.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.58 $15.17
Premium $6.24 $7.80 $15.61
Diesel $7.57 $9.46 $18.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton and Oakdale. The current time is 22:13:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.