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Trip from Lodi, CA to Stockton, CA

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

Drive Time

21m

Distance

15.7 mi

25 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m

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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county seat of San Joaquin County, California, United States

Stockton, CA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick transit between Lodi and Stockton, you are looking at a straightforward 15.7-mile journey that typically takes about 21 minutes. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region, you won't experience a major change in geography, making this an ideal day trip or even a simple errand run. You can easily budget around $4 for fuel to cover the entire distance. Given the short duration, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. This highway-focused route is highly efficient for commuters or travelers looking to move between these two California cities without any fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CA 99 10.3 mi 11m
Crosstown Freeway 2.3 mi 2m
Cherokee Lane 1 mi 1m
East Lodi Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
North El Dorado Street 0.3 mi <1m
South El Dorado Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Kettleman Lane 0.1 mi <1m
East Fremont Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: CA 99 — 10.3 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lodi, CA and Stockton, 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

10 mi · 11 min · CA 99
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward CA 4
8

Merge onto CA 4

2.3 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Freeway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 66A Toward Downtown
10

Turn right onto South El Dorado Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South El Dorado Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on North El Dorado Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street
12

Turn right onto East Fremont Street

117 ft · 5 sec · East Fremont Street
13

Arrive at destination

East Fremont Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 15.7 — 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
15.1 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 66A Toward Downtown
6
15.2 mi into trip | ~19m in | South El Dorado Street

Turn right onto South El Dorado Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
15.7 mi into trip | ~21m in | East Fremont Street

Turn right onto East Fremont Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.61 one way

$7.22 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $3.72 $7.44
premium $6.18 $3.82 $7.64
diesel $5.61 $3.47 $6.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.7 0 $1.65 $0.75
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.37 $0.63
EV Truck/SUV 6.3 0 $2.20 $1.00

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Lodi, CA

Evening in Lodi on Sunday

Local time

8:24 PM

PDT

Current temp

60°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 9 to 13 mph 86% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 8:16AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 6:49AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Stockton, CA

Evening in Stockton on Sunday

Local time

8:24 PM

PDT

Current temp

61°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 7 to 10 mph 84% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 8:16AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 6:49AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

21m 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 focused, efficient experience behind the wheel, as 80% of this trip is spent on highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on CA 99, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.3 miles. The transition from Lodi into Stockton also utilizes the Crosstown Freeway and Cherokee Lane to navigate the final approach. This is primarily a utility-driven drive rather than a scenic tour, characterized by fast-paced road segments. Because the route is so concentrated, you will find it moves quickly, requiring your full attention on merging and highway traffic rather than winding backroads.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on CA 99.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and Crosstown Freeway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near CA 99 Business / Cherokee Lane.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.7 miles (CA 99 Business / Cherokee Lane): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

55 ft 0 ft

Total Climb

18 ft

Total Descent

60 ft

Highest Point

55 ft

~1.1 mi in

Elevation Range

55 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.

Arriving in Stockton, CA

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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 21m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.3 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 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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