Origin
Lindsay, CA
Morning in Lindsay on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lindsay, CA to Stockton, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
184 mi
296 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
★
6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lindsay, CA
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Stockton, CA
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Trip Overview
Lindsay to Stockton is 184 miles and takes about 3 hours 34 minutes via Northbound California State Route 99, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily follows the Golden State Highway, a major artery through California's Central Valley. You'll be traversing the Pacific Coast region throughout the trip, sticking to well-traveled roads. Expect a straightforward, highway-focused experience that's ideal for a single-day journey. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92 miles from Lindsay, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northbound California State Route 99 | 84.6 mi | 1h 38m |
| Golden State Highway | 58.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| CA 99 | 21.4 mi | 24m |
| CA 65 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Tulare Lindsay Highway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| CA 4 | 3 mi | 3m |
| East Tulare Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Old U.S. Route 99E | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northbound California State Route 99
— 84.6 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindsay, CA and Stockton, CA.
1
Start on this road
400 ft
·
31 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Apia Street
207 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Apia Street
3
Turn right onto J29
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Mirage Avenue
4
Turn left onto J29
371 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Hermosa Street
5
Enter roundabout onto J29
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Hermosa Street
6
Continue on J29
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Hermosa Street
7
Enter roundabout onto J29
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Hermosa Street
8
Continue on J29
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Hermosa Street
9
Turn right onto CA 65
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
CA 65
10
Continue on CA 137
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Tulare Lindsay Highway
11
Continue on CA 137
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Tulare Avenue
12
At end of road, turn right onto CA 137
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Tulare Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
14
Merge onto CA 99
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 144
Toward Avenue 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto CA 99
21 mi
·
24 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 99
85 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
Northbound California State Route 99
Toward CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on CA 99
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden State Highway
19
Continue on CA 99
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old U.S. Route 99E
20
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 4
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
CA 4
Toward CA 4
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 66A
Toward Downtown
22
Turn right onto South El Dorado Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South El Dorado Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
Given the relatively short duration of 3 hours 34 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Plan for just one stop to break up the 184 miles, perhaps around the halfway point, to refuel and stretch. Since you'll be on Northbound California State Route 99 for extended periods, keep an eye on traffic, especially as you approach more populated areas. A specific tip for this route: utilize the rest areas available along CA 99 for quick breaks, as they are conveniently spaced for this type of highway travel.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92 miles from Lindsay, CA, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.6 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 40 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 55m
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 Lindsay, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lindsay, CA
This is one driving day of about 184 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Lindsay, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Northbound California State Route 99 for about 84.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92 miles from Lindsay, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Northbound California State Route 99 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.6 miles.
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 183.5 — 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
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East Apia Street
Turn right onto East Apia Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CA 137 / East Tulare Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CA 137 / East Tulare Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
70.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward Avenue 7
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 144
Toward Avenue 7
7
92.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
|
CA 99 / Northbound California State Route 99
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 99 / Northbound California State Route 99 toward CA 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 99
6
183.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m in
|
South El Dorado Street
Turn right onto South El Dorado Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.29 one way
$84.58 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $43.58 | $87.16 |
| premium | $6.18 | $44.75 | $89.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.62 | $81.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.32 | $8.83 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.10 | $7.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.76 | $11.78 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Morning in Stockton on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 34m 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 is characterized as a highway-focused drive, with 64% of the journey taking place on major roadways like CA 99. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 84.6 miles on Northbound California State Route 99, offering a consistent pace. While largely a highway experience, the nature of state routes can sometimes mean passing through more developed areas or towns compared to a pure interstate. The drive is designed for forward momentum, keeping you moving efficiently through the landscape.
64% 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: 84.6 mi on Northbound California State Route 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northbound California State Route 99 and Golden State Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Apia Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 184 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 0.1 miles (East Apia Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (CA 137 / East Tulare Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Lindsay, CA to Stockton, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Avenue 7 along the way.
Avenue 7
70.9 mi in
|
~1h 22m
About the Cities
Starting in Lindsay, CA
Full guide →Founded 1910
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 3h 34m. Total distance: 184 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.6 miles on Northbound California State Route 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Apia Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (CA 137 / East Tulare Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Stockton, CA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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