Origin
Lathrop, CA
Evening in Lathrop on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lathrop, CA to Huntley, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lathrop, CA
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Huntley, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
This brief 20.7-mile drive from Lathrop to Huntley, California, is easily manageable in about 33 minutes, making it ideal for a single day trip. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $5, this route offers a straightforward local journey within the Pacific Coast region. It's designed as a turn-heavy local drive, so don't expect sweeping vistas, but rather a direct path between two points. Given its short distance and duration, it's perfect for a quick errand or connecting two closer locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Yosemite Avenue | 10.8 mi | 16m |
| Lathrop Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Santa Fe Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| CA 99 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 5th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East J Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Yosemite Avenue
— 10.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lathrop, CA and Huntley, CA.
1
Start on East J Street
464 ft
·
22 sec
·
East J Street
2
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
3
Turn right onto Lathrop Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Lathrop Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto CA 99
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
CA 99
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
7
Turn left onto East Yosemite Avenue
11 mi
·
16 min
·
East Yosemite Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn right onto J7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on J7
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Santa Fe Road
10
Arrive at destination
J7
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
5th Street
Turn right onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Lathrop Road
Turn right onto Lathrop Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
East Yosemite Avenue
Turn left onto East Yosemite Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.76 one way
$9.52 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Huntley, CA
Evening in Huntley on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°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
3 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
33m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 20.7-mile trip, with only about 9% of the journey on highways. The majority of your time will be spent navigating local roads like East Yosemite Avenue, Lathrop Road, and Santa Fe Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.8 miles on East Yosemite Avenue. This road's personality is characterized by frequent turns and transitions, requiring your attention as you move through different local areas.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on East Yosemite Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 5th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Lathrop Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Lathrop, CA
Full guide →Founded 1868
Lathrop is a city in San Joaquin County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
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 33m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on East Yosemite Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Lathrop Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huntley, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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