How far is Yucaipa, CA from Stockton, CA?

The driving distance from Yucaipa, CA to Stockton, CA is about 408.9 miles (658.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 360.3 miles (579.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 46m 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
408.9 mi
06h 23m
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
408.9 mi
Kilometers
658.06 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM PDT
Return by in Yucaipa
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yucaipa
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Stockton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 1:53 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
11:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yucaipa
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 Yucaipa
203.6 mi
03h 11m
To Stockton
205.3 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Yucaipa Boulevard

    40 m · 3 sec · Yucaipa Boulevard

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Yucaipa Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Yucaipa Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Oak Glen Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Glen Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 West

    910 ft · 22 sec · I 10 West

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    9.3 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · San Bernardino Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57: Santa Ana

    1086 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 57 North

    2267 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Westside Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West

    1135 ft · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto West Charter Way

    2959 ft · 1 min · West Charter Way

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South El Dorado Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South El Dorado Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North El Dorado Street

    1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Fremont Street

    36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
251 mi · 61%
Foothill Freeway
81.2 mi · 20%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 5%
San Bernardino Freeway
19.9 mi · 5%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 3%
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
360.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buttonwillow
03h 11m from Yucaipa
Leave By
11:14 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yucaipa and Sunny near Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 408.9 miles (658.1 km) and usually takes 06h 23m 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 203.6 miles from Yucaipa and 205.3 miles from Stockton.

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 48.6 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 $83.25 one way or $166.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Yucaipa and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 360.31 mi (579.87 km).

Yucaipa

#1 Yucaipa

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population54,833
Coordinates34.0336300, -117.0430900
Altitude798
CountryUnited States
Stockton

#2 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
Start: 2nd Street (-117.043177, 34.033629)
End: East Fremont Street (-121.290763, 37.957639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 658 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.43 gal
54.62 L · about $83.25
Round trip
$166.49
28.86 gal · 109.24 L
Estimated CO2
128.2 kg one way
Round trip: 256.5 kg / 565 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $83.25 $166.49
Mid-grade $6.07 $87.53 $175.06
Premium $6.24 $90.09 $180.17
Diesel $7.57 $109.19 $218.38

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 Yucaipa and Stockton. The current time is 01:05:31.

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.