How far is Stockton, CA from Oxnard, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Oxnard, CA is about 344.1 miles (553.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.3 miles (459.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Oxnard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Oxnard.
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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
48.8 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road
1828 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Turn straight onto Henry Mayo Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · Henry Mayo Drive
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Continue on East Telegraph Road
12.7 mi · 16 min · East Telegraph Road
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Continue on Ventura Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ventura Street
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Continue on West Telegraph Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Telegraph Road
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Continue on Santa Paula Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Santa Paula Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 118: Wells Road, Satticoy
795 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 118 East: Saticoy
955 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 118 East: Saticoy, Wells Road South
805 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on South Wells Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Wells Road
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Continue on Los Angeles Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Los Angeles Avenue
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Turn right onto North Vineyard Avenue
4.1 mi · 7 min · North Vineyard Avenue
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Turn left onto North Oxnard Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · North Oxnard Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
38 m · 3 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Oxnard.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Stockton and Mostly Sunny near Oxnard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Oxnard?
The road trip is about 344.1 miles (553.8 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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 172.1 miles from Stockton and 172 miles from Oxnard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.3 miles (459.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 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 $70.04 one way or $140.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Stockton and Mostly Sunny near Oxnard.
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 Oxnard. Straight-line distance: 285.34 mi (459.21 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 Oxnard
The second most populous city in Ventura County, California.
| Population | 207,945 |
| Coordinates | 34.1975000, -119.1770500 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxnard (-119.17705, 34.1975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 554 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $70.04 | $140.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $73.64 | $147.28 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $75.79 | $151.58 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $91.86 | $183.73 |
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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