How far is Stockton, CA from Parlier, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Parlier, CA is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.66 mi
02h 49m
Flight
134.35 mi
216.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.35 mi
Kilometers
216.21 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.66 mi
Kilometers
232.81 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parlier
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-22T21:36
Arrive Parlier
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Merced
CA

The most populous city in Merced County, California.

From Stockton
72.3 mi
01h 24m
To Parlier
72.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15 mi · 17 min · Crosstown Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    109.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Manning Avenue

    1432 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    94 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Manning Avenue

    6.8 mi · 10 min · East Manning Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on East Manning Avenue

    2991 ft · 58 sec · East Manning Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Newmark Avenue

    2473 ft · 47 sec · South Newmark Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fresno Street

    829 ft · 37 sec · Fresno Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fresno Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crosstown Freeway
135 mi · 94%
East Manning Avenue
7.35 mi · 5%
North Center Street
0.56 mi
South Newmark Avenue
0.47 mi
Manning Avenue
0.27 mi
East Lafayette Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Crosstown Freeway

Keep slight left

109 mi · 02h 05m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
134.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merced
01h 24m from Stockton
Leave By
12:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Stockton and Mostly Sunny near Parlier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Merced is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Stockton and 72.3 miles from Parlier.

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

The direct path is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 12:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.42 one way or $58.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 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 Parlier.

Stop Ideas Near Merced

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

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

RAIL

Merced station

1 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Denair station

38 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
BUS

Mariposa, CA

50 mi away
Highway 140 and 7th Street
BUS

Mariposa, California

50 mi away
5158 State Highway 140

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Parlier. Straight-line distance: 134.35 mi (216.21 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
Parlier

#2 Parlier

City in Fresno County, California, United States

Population15,848
Coordinates36.6116200, -119.5270700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Parlier (-119.52707, 36.61162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.32 L · about $29.42
Round trip
$58.84
10.2 gal · 38.64 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $29.42 $58.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $30.94 $61.87
Premium $6.24 $31.84 $63.68
Diesel $7.57 $38.59 $77.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton and Parlier. The current time is 21:36:24.

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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.