How far is Stockton, CA from Willows, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Willows, CA is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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 02h 28m.
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.
The most populous city in Yolo County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Willows.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Willows.
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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
75.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward County Road 57
1314 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 57
152 m · 19 sec · County Road 57
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Turn left onto Highway 99W
1 mi · 2 min · Highway 99W
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Continue on South Tehama Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Tehama Street
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 99W
1341 ft · 31 sec · Old U.S. Route 99W
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Turn right onto West Wood Street
31 m · 2 sec · West Wood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Wood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Willows.
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
75.6 mi · 01h 22m
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 Sunny near Willows.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Willows?
The road trip is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Woodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Stockton and 65.9 miles from Willows.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 1:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Willows.
Stop Ideas Near Woodland
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 Woodland.
Davis station
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Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Elk Grove, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Willows. Straight-line distance: 118.68 mi (190.99 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 Willows
City in California, USA
| Population | 6,036 |
| Coordinates | 39.5243300, -122.1935900 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willows (-122.19359, 39.52433)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $6.26 | $29.11 | $58.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $30.22 | $60.44 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $31.10 | $62.21 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $39.12 | $78.24 |
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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