How far is Stockton, CA from Yucaipa, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Yucaipa, CA is about 407.5 miles (655.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 360.3 miles (579.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
407.52 mi
07h 35m
Flight
360.31 mi
579.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
360.31 mi
Kilometers
579.87 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
407.52 mi
Kilometers
655.84 km
Drive Time
07h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yucaipa
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 AM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-23T02:55
Arrive Yucaipa
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:36 PM to 3:06 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockton
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Buttonwillow
CA

Place in Kern County California

From Stockton
203.8 mi
03h 47m
To Yucaipa
203.7 mi
03h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fremont Street

    153 m · 31 sec · East Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    2615 ft · 1 min · North Center Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Orange Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: San Bernardino, Los Angeles

    928 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino Freeway, San Bernardino

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    9 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    14.3 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Glen Road, Live Oak Canyon Road

    1347 ft · 39 sec · Oak Glen Road / Live Oak Canyon Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Live Oak Canyon Road

    610 ft · 12 sec · Live Oak Canyon Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Oak Glen Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Glen Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Yucaipa Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Yucaipa Boulevard

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 2nd Street

    4 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street

    31 m · 12 sec · 2nd Street

  29. 29

    Continue on 2nd Street

    11 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
309 mi · 76%
Foothill Freeway
44 mi · 11%
San Bernardino Freeway
20.1 mi · 5%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
13 mi · 3%
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.02 mi · 2%
Orange Freeway
3.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
360.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buttonwillow
03h 47m from Stockton
Leave By
8:48 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near Yucaipa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 407.5 miles (655.8 km) and usually takes 07h 35m 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?

Buttonwillow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.8 miles from Stockton and 203.7 miles from Yucaipa.

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

The direct path is about 360.3 miles (579.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 $82.96 one way or $165.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buttonwillow

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buttonwillow, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buttonwillow.

RAIL

Wasco station

25 mi away
700 G Street
RAIL

Bakersfield

41 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Corcoran station

78 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Kettleman City, California

79 mi away
3300 Hubert Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Yucaipa. Straight-line distance: 360.31 mi (579.87 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
Yucaipa

#2 Yucaipa

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population54,833
Coordinates34.0336300, -117.0430900
Altitude798
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Yucaipa (-117.04309, 34.03363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 656 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.38 gal
54.43 L · about $82.96
Round trip
$165.92
28.76 gal · 108.86 L
Estimated CO2
127.8 kg one way
Round trip: 255.6 kg / 564 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $82.96 $165.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $87.23 $174.46
Premium $6.24 $89.77 $179.55
Diesel $7.57 $108.81 $217.63

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton and Yucaipa. The current time is 02:55:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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