How far is Stockton, CA from Ukiah, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Ukiah, CA is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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 California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Ukiah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Ukiah.
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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
12 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 12: Lodi, Fairfield
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
23.6 mi · 34 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.2 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Airport Boulevard
59 m · 7 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Turn right onto Napa–Vallejo Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway
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Continue on Saint Helena Highway
21.7 mi · 26 min · Saint Helena Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saint Helena Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway
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Continue on Foothill Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Continue on Saint Helena Highway
16.1 mi · 18 min · Saint Helena Highway
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Continue on Saint Helena Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Geyserville Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Geyserville Avenue
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Turn left onto Canyon Road
110 m · 7 sec · Canyon Road
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Take the exit right
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
36.1 mi · 44 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Street, Central Ukiah
1118 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto East Perkins Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Perkins Street
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Turn right onto North State Street
17 m · 1 sec · North State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Ukiah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
36.1 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Stockton and Isolated Rain Showers near Ukiah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Ukiah?
The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Yountville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Stockton and 79.7 miles from Ukiah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.42 one way or $64.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Stockton and Isolated Rain Showers near Ukiah.
Stop Ideas Near Yountville
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 Yountville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Ukiah. Straight-line distance: 132.35 mi (212.99 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 Ukiah
City in Mendocino County, California
| Population | 15,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.1501700, -123.2077800 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ukiah (-123.20778, 39.15017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $32.42 | $64.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $34.09 | $68.18 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $35.09 | $70.17 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $42.53 | $85.05 |
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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