How far is Stockton, CA from Rancho Cordova, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Rancho Cordova, CA is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
47.53 mi
01h 04m
Flight
43.63 mi
70.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.63 mi
Kilometers
70.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.53 mi
Kilometers
76.49 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rancho Cordova
Wed, May 13, 4:51 PM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Wed, May 13, 5:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-05-13T15:46
Arrive Rancho Cordova
Wed, May 13, 4:51 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
23.8 mi
00h 32m
To Rancho Cordova
23.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph W
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Rancho Cordova.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fremont Street

    88 m · 13 sec · East Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Hunter Street

    119 m · 15 sec · North Hunter Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Oak Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Airport Way

    1 km · 1 min · Airport Way

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Harding Way

    768 ft · 28 sec · East Harding Way

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Wilson Way

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Wilson Way

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    816 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    26.6 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road

    1770 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Grant Line Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Grant Line Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bradshaw Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bradshaw Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bradshaw Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Bradshaw Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Bradshaw Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Bradshaw Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Folsom Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Folsom Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Folsom Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Wilson Way
29.2 mi · 62%
Bradshaw Road
11.9 mi · 25%
Grant Line Road
2.53 mi · 5%
Folsom Boulevard
2.16 mi · 5%
East Oak Street
0.8 mi · 2%
Airport Way
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Wilson Way

Merge slight right

26.6 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galt
00h 32m from Stockton
Leave By
4:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stockton and Mostly Sunny near Rancho Cordova.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Rancho Cordova?

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 23.8 miles from Stockton and 23.7 miles from Rancho Cordova.

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

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Rancho Cordova. Straight-line distance: 43.63 mi (70.21 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
Rancho Cordova

#2 Rancho Cordova

A city in Sacramento County, California.

Population76,166
Coordinates38.5890700, -121.3027300
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Rancho Cordova (-121.30273, 38.58907)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.19 $20.38
Premium $6.24 $10.49 $20.98
Diesel $7.57 $12.71 $25.43

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton and Rancho Cordova. The current time is 15:46:32.

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.