How far is Stockton, CA from Shasta Lake, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Shasta Lake, CA is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Colusa County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Shasta Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Shasta Lake.
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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
52.2 mi · 58 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Westside Freeway
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Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
38.5 mi · 42 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 151
2884 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Shasta Dam Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Shasta Dam Boulevard
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Continue on Front Street
1206 ft · 32 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Shasta Dam Boulevard
73 m · 7 sec · Shasta Dam Boulevard
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Turn right onto Ashby Court
29 m · 7 sec · Ashby Court
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Turn left
45 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Shasta Lake.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
121 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near Shasta Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Shasta Lake?
The road trip is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Stockton and 107.4 miles from Shasta Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.79 one way or $87.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Shasta Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Williams
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Northview Park
Sinclair
City of Colusa
Alsco-Geyer Ace Hardware
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williams.
Marysville, California
Oroville, California
Chico station
Davis station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Shasta Lake. Straight-line distance: 196.78 mi (316.68 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 Shasta Lake
City located in Shasta County, California
| Population | 10,379 |
| Coordinates | 40.6804300, -122.3708400 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shasta Lake (-122.37084, 40.68043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $43.79 | $87.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $46.04 | $92.08 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $47.38 | $94.77 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $57.43 | $114.87 |
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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