How far is Stockton, CA from Parkway, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Parkway, CA is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44 mi
00h 52m
Flight
38.3 mi
61.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.3 mi
Kilometers
61.63 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44 mi
Kilometers
70.81 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkway
Thu, Oct 15, 11:21 AM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Thu, Oct 15, 12:14 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-10-15T10:28
Arrive Parkway
Thu, Oct 15, 11:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Galt
CA

City in Sacramento County, California, United States of America

From Stockton
22 mi
00h 26m
To Parkway
22 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fremont Street

    36 m · 8 sec · East Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North El Dorado Street

    758 ft · 25 sec · North El Dorado Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Park Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Park Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    38.4 mi · 42 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Pocket Road, Meadowview Road, Freeport

    1307 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pocket Road

    1007 ft · 22 sec · Pocket Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Freeport Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Freeport Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Florin Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Florin Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Florin Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
38.4 mi · 87%
Florin Road
2.56 mi · 6%
East Park Street
1.46 mi · 3%
Freeport Boulevard
1.01 mi · 2%
Pocket Road
0.44 mi · 1%
North El Dorado Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

38.4 mi · 00h 42m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galt
00h 26m from Stockton
Leave By
4:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near Parkway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Galt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Stockton and 22 miles from Parkway.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Parkway.

Stop Ideas Near Galt

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Galt, 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 Galt.

RAIL

Lodi

14 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

25 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

33 mi away
949 East Channel St.
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

34 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Parkway. Straight-line distance: 38.3 mi (61.63 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
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#2 Parkway

Situated in the flat terrain of California's Central Valley at an elevation of approximately 20 feet, this census-designated place is located in Sacramento County just south of the state capital city.

Population0
Coordinates38.4960200, -121.4588400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Parkway (-121.45884, 38.49602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.88 L · about $9.70
Round trip
$19.41
3.1 gal · 11.76 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $9.70 $19.41
Mid-grade $6.50 $10.07 $20.15
Premium $6.69 $10.37 $20.74
Diesel $8.41 $13.04 $26.08

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton and Parkway. The current time is 10:28:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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