Origin
Rancho Cordova, CA
Morning in Rancho Cordova on Sunday
Local time
10:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rancho Cordova, 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
1h 4m
Distance
50 mi
80 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rancho Cordova, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Stockton, CA
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Trip Overview
Rancho Cordova to Stockton is 50 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via South Sacramento Freeway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a relatively short journey, making it ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely start to a longer adventure. You'll primarily be on well-traveled roads, so expect typical commuter traffic, especially during peak hours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Sacramento Freeway | 29.7 mi | 34m |
| Bradshaw Road | 11.9 mi | 17m |
| Folsom Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Crosstown Freeway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Grant Line Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North El Dorado Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South El Dorado Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kammerer Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Sacramento Freeway
— 29.7 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Cordova, CA and Stockton, CA.
1
Start on Folsom Boulevard
474 ft
·
14 sec
·
Folsom Boulevard
2
Continue on Folsom Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Folsom Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Bradshaw Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Enter roundabout onto Bradshaw Road
81 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bradshaw Road
5
Continue on Bradshaw Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bradshaw Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
6
Turn right onto E2
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grant Line Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on E2
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Kammerer Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
9
Merge onto CA 99
30 mi
·
34 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward CA 4
11
Merge onto CA 4
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosstown Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 66A
Toward Downtown
13
Turn right onto South El Dorado Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South El Dorado Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on North El Dorado Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North El Dorado Street
15
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Fremont Street
16
Arrive at destination
East Fremont Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Rancho Cordova, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 50 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Bradshaw Road
Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
E2 / Grant Line Road
Turn right onto E2 / Grant Line Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 66A
Toward Downtown
6
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
South El Dorado Street
Turn right onto South El Dorado Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
50 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
East Fremont Street
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.49 one way
$22.98 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $11.84 | $23.69 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
10:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
23 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
1h 4m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 64% of the route utilizing major roadways. Much of your time will be spent on the South Sacramento Freeway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 29.7 miles. While Bradshaw Road and Folsom Boulevard offer a change of pace, the overall character leans towards efficient travel on established freeways. Expect a functional, direct experience rather than winding scenic byways.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.7 mi on South Sacramento Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Sacramento Freeway and Bradshaw Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near Bradshaw Road.
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 50 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.3 miles (Bradshaw Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (E2 / Grant Line Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
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 1h 4m. Total distance: 50 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.7 miles on South Sacramento Freeway. 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 2.3 miles (Bradshaw Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (E2 / Grant Line Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.3 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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