How far is Stockton, CA from Rio Linda, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Rio Linda, CA is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city located in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Rio Linda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Rio Linda.
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Start on East Fremont Street
36 m · 8 sec · East Fremont Street
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Turn right onto North El Dorado Street
758 ft · 25 sec · North El Dorado Street
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Turn left onto East Park Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Park Street
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Continue straight
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
48.8 mi · 54 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 80 East: San Francisco, Reno
1034 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Reno
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Norwood Avenue
1097 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Norwood Avenue
2537 ft · 53 sec · Norwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Bell Avenue
2611 ft · 1 min · Bell Avenue
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Turn left onto Rio Linda Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · Rio Linda Boulevard
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Turn right
38 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto M Street
2287 ft · 1 min · M Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · M Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Rio Linda.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
48.8 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Stockton and Mostly Sunny near Rio Linda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Rio Linda?
The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Laguna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Stockton and 29.4 miles from Rio Linda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Mostly Sunny near Rio Linda.
Stop Ideas Near Laguna
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 Laguna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Rio Linda. Straight-line distance: 51.38 mi (82.69 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 Rio Linda
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California
| Population | 15,106 |
| Coordinates | 38.6910100, -121.4485700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rio Linda (-121.44857, 38.69101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.62 | $25.23 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $12.99 | $25.97 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
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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