How far is Walnut Creek, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Walnut Creek, CA to Stockton, CA is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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 01h 05m.
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 Contra Costa County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Creek and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Creek and Stockton.
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Start on North Main Street
29 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Ygnacio Valley Road
142 m · 13 sec · Ygnacio Valley Road
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Turn right onto North California Boulevard
1880 ft · 57 sec · North California Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Lawrence Way
2024 ft · 53 sec · Lawrence Way
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Take the ramp straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento
2581 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Marsh Creek Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Marsh Creek Road
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Turn right onto Byron Highway
21.1 mi · 32 min · Byron Highway
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Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1 mi · 2 min · 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 Walnut Creek and Stockton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Byron Highway
Turn right onto Byron Highway
21.1 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek to Stockton?
The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Walnut Creek and 36.8 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 4:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Walnut Creek and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Brentwood
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 Brentwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Creek and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 42.34 mi (68.14 km).
#1 Walnut Creek
The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 69,936 |
| Coordinates | 37.9063100, -122.0649600 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.36 | $28.72 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $17.40 | $34.81 |
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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