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Trip from Lodi, CA to Huntley, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

53m

Distance

39.2 mi

63 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in San Joaquin County, California, United States

Lodi, CA

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Downtown Huntley, CA, CA

Huntley, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

This straightforward 39.2-mile drive from Lodi, CA to Huntley, CA can easily be completed in about 53 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes CA 99 and East Yosemite Avenue, with a portion on Santa Fe Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, this trip is quite budget-friendly. Given its short distance and duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The drive offers a mixed experience, suitable for a quick journey within the Pacific Coast region.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CA 99 22.4 mi 25m
East Yosemite Avenue 10.8 mi 16m
Santa Fe Road 2.8 mi 4m
Cherokee Lane 1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
East Lodi Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
East Kettleman Lane 0.1 mi <1m
South Sacramento Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: CA 99 — 22.4 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lodi, CA and Huntley, CA.

1

Start on South Sacramento Street

50 ft · 4 sec · South Sacramento Street
2

Turn right onto East Lodi Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Lodi Avenue
3

Turn right onto CA 99 Business

1.0 mi · 1 min · Cherokee Lane
4

Turn left onto CA 12

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Kettleman Lane
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
6

Merge onto CA 99

22 mi · 25 min · CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
8

Turn left onto East Yosemite Avenue

11 mi · 16 min · East Yosemite Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9

Turn right onto J7

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
10

Continue on J7

2.8 mi · 4 min · Santa Fe Road
11

Arrive at destination

J7

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in San Joaquin County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manteca, CA

20 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

Riverbank, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

French Camp, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Lodi, 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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | CA 99 Business / Cherokee Lane

Turn right onto CA 99 Business / Cherokee Lane

Navigation decision point

5
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
2 mi into trip | ~4m in | CA 99

Merge onto CA 99

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
24.4 mi into trip | ~29m 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
24.6 mi into trip | ~30m in | East Yosemite Avenue

Turn left onto East Yosemite Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.20 one way

$16.40 round trip

$5.31/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.52 $8.52 $17.04
premium $5.67 $8.74 $17.49
diesel $4.80 $7.40 $14.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.8 0 $4.12 $1.88
Efficient EV 9.8 0 $3.43 $1.57
EV Truck/SUV 15.7 0 $5.49 $2.51

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 15, 2026

Origin

Lodi, CA

Late night in Lodi on Monday

Local time

3:47 AM

PDT

Current temp

99°F

Sunny

W 3 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 3:31AM PDT until July 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 15 at 2:49AM PDT until July 16 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Destination

Huntley, CA

Late night in Huntley on Monday

Local time

3:47 AM

PDT

Current temp

98°F

Sunny

NW 6 to 13 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 3:31AM PDT until July 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 15 at 2:49AM PDT until July 16 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

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

53m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive with a 57% highway share, featuring a significant 22.4-mile stretch on CA 99 where you'll cover ground efficiently. The journey begins on East Yosemite Avenue before merging onto the faster pace of CA 99. As you continue, you'll transition to Santa Fe Road, offering a different feel to the final leg of your trip. This blend of highway and local road driving means you'll experience varied road conditions and speeds throughout the 53-minute journey.

57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.4 mi on CA 99.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near CA 99 Business / Cherokee Lane.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lodi, CA to Huntley, CA is easy. At 53m with 57% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CA 99 Business / Cherokee Lane): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

131 ft 17 ft

Total Climb

143 ft

Total Descent

62 ft

Highest Point

131 ft

~39.2 mi in

Elevation Range

114 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Lodi, CA

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Lodi 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 53m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.4 miles on CA 99. 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 0.7 miles (CA 99 Business / Cherokee Lane): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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