How far is Stockton, CA from Yorba Linda, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Yorba Linda, CA is about 370.2 miles (595.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 341.9 miles (550.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 06h 54m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Yorba Linda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Yorba Linda.
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Start on East Fremont Street
153 m · 31 sec · East Fremont Street
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Turn left onto North Center Street
2615 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
12.9 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
17.4 mi · 20 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward State College Boulevard
1168 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto North State College Boulevard
2325 ft · 1 min · North State College Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Orangethorpe Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Orangethorpe Avenue
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Continue on Orangethorpe Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Orangethorpe Avenue
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Turn left onto South Richfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Richfield Road
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Turn right onto Buena Vista Avenue
3063 ft · 1 min · Buena Vista Avenue
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Turn left onto Lakeview Avenue
3277 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn left onto Yorba Linda Boulevard
580 ft · 21 sec · Yorba Linda Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yorba Linda Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Yorba Linda.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
237 mi · 04h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Stockton and Mostly Sunny near Yorba Linda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Yorba Linda?
The road trip is about 370.2 miles (595.7 km) and usually takes 06h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.2 miles from Stockton and 185 miles from Yorba Linda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 341.9 miles (550.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $75.34 one way or $150.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Mostly Sunny near Yorba Linda.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
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 Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Yorba Linda. Straight-line distance: 341.85 mi (550.15 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 Yorba Linda
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 68,027 |
| Coordinates | 33.8886300, -117.8131100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yorba Linda (-117.81311, 33.88863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 596 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $75.34 | $150.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $79.22 | $158.44 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $81.53 | $163.07 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $98.83 | $197.65 |
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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