How far is Stockton, CA from Williams, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Williams, CA is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.11 mi
02h 00m
Flight
94.82 mi
152.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.82 mi
Kilometers
152.6 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.11 mi
Kilometers
170.77 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williams
Thu, Oct 15, 4:22 PM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:22 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-10-15T14:22
Arrive Williams
Thu, Oct 15, 4:22 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
West Sacramento
CA

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

From Stockton
53.1 mi
01h 00m
To Williams
53.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fremont Street

    36 m · 8 sec · East Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North El Dorado Street

    758 ft · 25 sec · North El Dorado Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Park Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Park Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    52.2 mi · 58 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    51.6 mi · 56 min · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Williams

    1366 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto E Street

    2305 ft · 1 min · E Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · E Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
104 mi · 98%
East Park Street
1.46 mi · 1%
E Street
0.44 mi
North El Dorado Street
0.14 mi
East Fremont Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

52.2 mi · 00h 58m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Sacramento
01h 00m from Stockton
Leave By
2:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near Williams.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

West Sacramento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Stockton and 53.1 miles from Williams.

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

The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Williams.

Stop Ideas Near West Sacramento

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Sacramento and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot
Citrus Heights Community Center
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Citrus Heights Community Center

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 4.8/5 20 reviews Community center,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center
Citrus Heights City Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Citrus Heights City Hall

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Sacramento.

BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

3 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

3 mi away
401 I Street
RAIL

Davis station

18 mi away
840 Second Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

18 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Williams. Straight-line distance: 94.82 mi (152.6 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
Williams

#2 Williams

City in Colusa County, California, United States

Population5,400
Coordinates39.1546100, -122.1494200
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Williams (-122.14942, 39.15461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.17 L · about $23.42
Round trip
$46.83
7.48 gal · 28.34 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $23.42 $46.83
Mid-grade $6.50 $24.31 $48.61
Premium $6.69 $25.02 $50.03
Diesel $8.41 $31.46 $62.93

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton and Williams. The current time is 14:22:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.