Origin
Dixon, CA
Late night in Dixon on Tuesday
Local time
3:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dixon, CA to Stockton, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
68.7 mi
111 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dixon, CA
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Stockton, CA
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Trip Overview
Dixon to Stockton is 68.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via Westside Freeway and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a quick connection between two points. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, meaning you'll be on well-maintained roads for most of the trip. Consider this route if you need an efficient, no-fuss way to get from point A to point B, without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 45.4 mi | 50m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 12 mi | 13m |
| Yolo Causeway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Capital City Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| North 1st Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North El Dorado Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| CA 113 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South El Dorado Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 45.4 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dixon, CA and Stockton, CA.
1
Start on West A Street
224 ft
·
11 sec
·
West A Street
2
Turn left onto CA 113
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1st Street
3
Take the ramp onto CA 113
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
CA 113
4
Merge onto I 80; CA 113
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 80
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Capital City Freeway
Exit 82
Toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angeles
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 South: Los Angeles
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 5
45 mi
·
50 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward CA 4
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
14
Continue on East Lafayette Street
385 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Lafayette Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South El Dorado Street
16
Continue on North El Dorado Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North El Dorado Street
17
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Fremont Street
18
Arrive at destination
East Fremont Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.4 miles from Dixon, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 80; CA 113 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 80; CA 113 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
17.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 82
Toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe
8
21.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angeles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angel...
9
21.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 South: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 South: Los Angeles
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.79 one way
$31.58 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.71 | $33.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Stockton, CA
Late night in Stockton on Tuesday
Local time
3:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans heavily into its highway-focused profile, with 71% of the drive on major roads. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 45.4-mile segment on the Westside Freeway. Expect a relatively uninterrupted driving experience, characterized by the steady hum of freeway travel. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway also contributes to this fast-paced, direct feel, making it a journey where the focus is on covering ground efficiently.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.4 mi on Westside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near I 80; CA 113 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (I 80; CA 113 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dixon, CA and Stockton, CA, road signs point toward Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and Los Angeles.
Sacramento
17.9 mi in
|
~21m
|
via US 50; I 80 Business
Lake Tahoe
17.9 mi in
|
~21m
|
via US 50; I 80 Business
Los Angeles
21.1 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Starting in Dixon, CA
Full guide →Dixon is in Solano County in the Sacramento Valley of California.
Arriving in Stockton, CA
Full guide →Founded 1849
Stockton is a city in the San Joaquin Valley in northern California. Sitting on the San Joaquin Delta, Stockton is the world's most inland natural port and used to be a major port city. One of the larger cities along I-5 through the Central Valley, it is a convenient stop and offers a variety of restaurants and accommodations for road-trippers. There are several shopping centers and movie theaters and one art museum but few major attractions.
Top landmarks
- • Haggin Museum — art museum in Stockton, California
- • USCGC Fir — Lighthouse tender
- • USS Lucid — 1953 Aggressive-class minesweeper
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.4 miles on Westside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Stockton, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (I 80; CA 113 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stockton, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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