How far is Truckee, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Truckee, CA to Stockton, CA is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
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.
City in California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Snow Showers Likely
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Truckee and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Truckee and Stockton.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Donner Pass Road
2729 ft · 2 min · Donner Pass Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Donner Pass Road
4 m · 1 sec · Donner Pass Road
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Exit the rotary onto Donner Pass Road
556 ft · 22 sec · Donner Pass Road
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Take the ramp left
1517 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
83.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
1653 ft · 21 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on South Sacramento Freeway
44 mi · 51 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 4
2645 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
853 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto South El Dorado Street
1120 ft · 26 sec · South El Dorado Street
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Continue on North El Dorado Street
1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street
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Turn right onto East Fremont Street
36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Truckee and Stockton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
83.3 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Snow Showers Likely leaving Truckee and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Truckee to Stockton?
The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Loomis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Truckee and 77.9 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 1:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.86 one way or $61.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely around Truckee and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Loomis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Citrus Heights City Hall
City of Folsom Solid Waste
Sunrise Recreation and Park District
Roseville Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loomis.
Rocklin
Roseville station
Auburn
Placerville, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Truckee and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 111.96 mi (180.18 km).
#1 Truckee
City in Nevada County, California, United States
| Population | 16,982 |
| Coordinates | 39.3279600, -120.1832500 |
| Altitude | 1773 |
| 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: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $30.86 | $61.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $32.45 | $64.91 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $33.40 | $66.80 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $40.48 | $80.97 |
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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