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Trip from Stockton, CA to Turlock, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

55m

Distance

44.4 mi

71 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m

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

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county seat of San Joaquin County, California, United States

Stockton, CA

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city in Stanislaus County, California, United States

Turlock, CA

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 44.4-mile drive from Stockton to Turlock, California, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 55 minutes. The route predominantly follows CA 99, with portions on the Crosstown Freeway and North Golden State Boulevard, making it an 88% highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, this trip is quite budget-friendly. Given its short duration and lack of designated stops, you'll find plenty of flexibility in planning your departure and arrival times. Both Stockton and Turlock are situated within the Pacific Coast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographic divides.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CA 99 24.2 mi 27m
Crosstown Freeway 15 mi 17m
North Golden State Boulevard 3.9 mi 6m
North Center Street 0.6 mi 1m
West Taylor Road 0.2 mi <1m
East Fremont Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Lafayette Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: CA 99 — 24.2 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stockton, CA and Turlock, CA.

1

Start on East Fremont Street

501 ft · 31 sec · East Fremont Street
2

Turn left onto North Center Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Center Street
3

Turn left onto East Lafayette Street

385 ft · 9 sec · East Lafayette Street
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
5

Merge onto CA 4

15 mi · 17 min · Crosstown Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99

24 mi · 27 min · CA 99
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Exit 217 Toward Taylor Road, Central Turlock, California State University, Stanislaus
8

Turn left onto West Taylor Road

0.2 mi · 17 sec · West Taylor Road
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn right onto North Golden State Boulevard

3.9 mi · 6 min · North Golden State Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn right onto East Main Street

124 ft · 7 sec · East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Salida, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salida, CA

22 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

Kennedy, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salida, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Stockton, 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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 44.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | CA 4 / Crosstown Freeway

Merge onto CA 4 / Crosstown Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
40 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward Taylor Road, Central Turlock, California State University, Stanislaus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 217 Toward Taylor Road, Central Turlock, California...
6
40.3 mi into trip | ~47m in | West Taylor Road

Turn left onto West Taylor Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
40.5 mi into trip | ~48m in | North Golden State Boulevard

Turn right onto North Golden State Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
44.4 mi into trip | ~54m in | East Main Street

Turn right onto East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.21 one way

$20.41 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $10.52 $21.03
premium $6.18 $10.80 $21.60
diesel $5.61 $9.80 $19.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.3 0 $4.66 $2.13
Efficient EV 11.1 0 $3.89 $1.78
EV Truck/SUV 17.8 0 $6.22 $2.84

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Stockton, CA

Late night in Stockton on Tuesday

Local time

3:48 AM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Clear

NW 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 5:29AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 5:29AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Destination

Turlock, CA

Late night in Turlock on Tuesday

Local time

3:48 AM

PDT

Current temp

75°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

30 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

55m 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 highway-focused drive for most of this 44.4-mile journey, with 88% of the route utilizing major roadways like CA 99. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.2 miles on CA 99, indicating a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. While primarily highway, brief transitions onto the Crosstown Freeway and North Golden State Boulevard will offer minor variations in the driving experience. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours, emphasizing speed and directness between Stockton and Turlock.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 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 0.9 miles in near CA 4 / Crosstown Freeway.

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 44.4 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 0.9 miles (CA 4 / Crosstown Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 miles (West Taylor Road): 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.

Between Stockton, CA and Turlock, CA, road signs point toward California State University and Stanislaus.

California State University

40 mi in | ~47m

Stanislaus

40 mi in | ~47m

About the Cities

Starting 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

Arriving in Turlock, CA

Full guide →

Turlock is in California's San Joaquin Valley. It is the home of California State University Stanislaus.

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 55m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.2 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 0.9 miles (CA 4 / Crosstown Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 miles (West Taylor Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Turlock, 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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