Glen Avon, CA to Stockton, CA is 381 miles and takes about 7h 4m via Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck, with a fuel budget near $86 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route primarily stays within California, traversing the Pacific Coast region for its entirety. Expect a predominantly highway experience, making it a straightforward, efficient trip for those prioritizing arrival time. With only 2 recommended stops and a mostly highway profile, this is a solid option for a single-day drive when you need to get from Southern California north without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
190.5 miles from Glen Avon, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Westside Freeway
250.5 mi
4h 28m
Foothill Freeway
43.9 mi
50m
I 5 Truck
37.1 mi
42m
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi
25m
Pomona Freeway
13.3 mi
15m
Chino Valley Freeway
3.5 mi
4m
CA 57
3.4 mi
3m
Mission Boulevard
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 250.5 mi, about 4h 28m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 178 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~1,824 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,650
Quietest
2 AM
~367 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 89 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Avon, CA and Stockton, CA.
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Start on CA 60 Business
1.6 mi·2 min·Mission Boulevard
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward CA 60 WestUse the left lane.
3
Merge onto CA 60
13 mi·15 min·Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 29BToward CA 71 South, CA 71 North: Corona, PomonaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward CA 71 North: PomonaUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·19 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto CA 71
3.5 mi·4 min·Chino Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward CA 57 North
9
Continue on CA 57
3.4 mi·3 min·CA 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Exit 25CToward I 210 West: Pasadena
11
Merge onto I 210
18 mi·21 min·Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210
26 mi·29 min·Foothill Freeway
Exit 26AToward I 210 West: SacramentoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 5 Truck
1.0 mi·1 min·I 5 Truck
Exit 161A
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck
36 mi·41 min·I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
22 mi·25 min·Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
226 mi·4 hr 1 min·Westside Freeway
Toward I 5 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
25 mi·26 min·Westside Freeway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Exit 471Toward CA 4 West
20
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft·5 sec
21
Turn straight onto West Charter Way
0.6 mi·1 min·West Charter Way
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1.0 mi·1 min·South El Dorado Street
23
Continue on North El Dorado Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·North El Dorado Street
24
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
117 ft·5 sec·East Fremont Street
25
Arrive at destination
East Fremont Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour drive, aim for an early morning departure from Glen Avon to beat potential traffic and maximize daylight. With only 2 stops suggested, you have flexibility in how you pace your breaks; consider stopping around the halfway point for a longer rest. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 250.5-mile stretch on the Westside Freeway, as services can be spread out on long highway segments. The $86 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting, so ensure you have sufficient funds available.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 190.5 miles from Glen Avon, CA, or about 3h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 250.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 84 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.5 miles or 3h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stockton, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Glen Avon, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Glen Avon, CA
This is one driving day of about 381 miles and 7h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Glen Avon, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 250.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 128.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.6 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward CA 60 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CA 60 West
8
15.2 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward CA 71 South, CA 71 North: Corona, Pomona
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 29B
Toward CA 71 South, CA 71 North: Corona, Pomona
7
15.4 mi into trip|~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CA 71 North: Pomona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 71 North: Pomona
8
43.2 mi into trip|~54m in|I 210 / Foothill Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210 / Foothill Freeway toward I 210 West: Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26A
Toward I 210 West: Sacramento
7
128.3 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|I 5 / Westside Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway toward I 5 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$92.18 one way
$184.35 round trip
$6.15/gal25.4 MPG avg133 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.34
$95.09
$190.17
premium
$6.50
$97.44
$194.88
diesel
$6.28
$94.14
$188.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$92
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$117–$142
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
EV Charging Along Route
17 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Ontario, CA - Mills Circle - Tesla Supercharger
Ontario, CA
Tesla
24 DCFC
Plaza Continental - Tesla Supercharger
Ontario, CA
Tesla
24 DCFC
Jurupa Valley, CA - Tesla Supercharger
Jurupa Valley, CA
Tesla
20 DCFC
Ontario, CA - Ontario Mills Pkwy - Tesla Supercharger
Ontario, CA
Tesla
20 DCFC
Eastvale, CA - Limonite Avenue - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
114.3
1
$40.01
$18.29
Efficient EV
95.3
1
$33.34
$15.24
EV Truck/SUV
152.4
1
$53.34
$24.38
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Oct 23, 2026
Origin
Glen Avon, CA
Afternoon
in Glen Avon on Friday
Local time
2:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 0 to 5 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 23 at 11:49AM PDT until October 24 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Coastal Flood Warning
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 23 at 11:03AM PDT until October 29 at 1:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Destination
Stockton, CA
Afternoon
in Stockton on Friday
Local time
2:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 23 at 11:49AM PDT until October 24 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Coastal Flood Warning
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 23 at 11:03AM PDT until October 29 at 1:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
7h 4m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultura...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 65.7
Park Closure: Solstice Canyon Trail Weekday Closure for Repairs
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 131.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on the highway, with a 98% highway share. You'll experience a long stretch of 250.5 miles on the Westside Freeway, which means extended periods of consistent cruising. Be prepared for the dense exits and merging traffic typical of major freeway corridors as you navigate this route. The transition to surface roads, if any, will be minimal and only occur at the very beginning or end of your travel.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 250.5 mi on Westside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Foothill Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 381 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 4m. Total distance: 381 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 250.5 miles on Westside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 34 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 34 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and César E. Chávez National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Stockton, CA before the return drive.
