How far is Sunland, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Sunland, CA to Stockton, CA is about 326 miles (524.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 304.7 miles (490.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
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.
Census-designated place in Kings County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunland and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunland and Stockton.
-
1
Start on Wentworth Street
36 m · 11 sec · Wentworth Street
-
2
Turn left onto Mount Gleason Avenue
2661 ft · 1 min · Mount Gleason Avenue
-
3
Turn right onto Summitrose Street
103 m · 9 sec · Summitrose Street
-
4
Turn straight onto Foothill Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Foothill Boulevard
-
5
Continue on Sunland Boulevard
2015 ft · 41 sec · Sunland Boulevard
-
6
Take the ramp right toward I 210 West: San Fernando
1803 ft · 44 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Foothill Freeway
-
8
Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
-
9
Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
-
10
Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
-
13
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
24.9 mi · 27 min · Westside Freeway
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West
1135 ft · 15 sec
-
15
Keep slight right
124 m · 5 sec
-
16
Turn straight onto West Charter Way
2959 ft · 1 min · West Charter Way
-
17
Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1 mi · 2 min · South El Dorado Street
-
18
Continue on North El Dorado Street
1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street
-
19
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunland and Stockton.
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 right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Sunland and Sunny near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunland to Stockton?
The road trip is about 326 miles (524.7 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.9 miles from Sunland and 163.2 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 304.7 miles (490.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.00 one way or $144.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sunland and Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City
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 Kettleman City.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Corcoran station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunland and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 304.68 mi (490.33 km).
#1 Sunland
Located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains at an elevation of 1512 feet, this Los Angeles County community is situated within the Tujunga Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2669500, -118.3023000 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East Fremont Street (-121.290763, 37.957639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 525 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $72.00 | $144.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $74.74 | $149.48 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $76.92 | $153.85 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $96.75 | $193.50 |
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