Origin
Stockton, CA
Late night in Stockton on Tuesday
Local time
1:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stockton, CA to Woodland, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
66.9 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stockton, CA
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Woodland, CA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 66.9-mile drive from Stockton to Woodland, California, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 19 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. Primarily utilizing the Westside Freeway, you'll experience a 95% highway-focused journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this route is budget-friendly for a quick transit. Since there are no recommended overnight stops, you can complete this trip within a single day. The drive connects two points within the Pacific Coast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 63.4 mi | 1h 10m |
| East Park Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Court Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North El Dorado Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Fremont Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton, CA and Woodland, CA.
1
Start on East Fremont Street
117 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Fremont Street
2
Turn right onto North El Dorado Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North El Dorado Street
3
Turn left onto East Park Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Park Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
this road
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Merge onto I 5
52 mi
·
58 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 537
Toward CA 113 South: Main Street, Woodland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 5 BUS
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Toward I 5 North: Redding, Yuba City
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto East Street
460 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Street
10
Turn left onto Court Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Court Street
11
Turn left onto 1st Street
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
1st Street
12
Arrive at destination
1st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Stockton, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.4 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North El Dorado Street
Turn right onto North El Dorado Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Park Street
Turn left onto East Park Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 5 / Westside Freeway
Merge onto I 5 / Westside Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
I 5 / Westside Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward CA 113 South: Main Street, Woodland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 537
Toward CA 113 South: Main Street, Woodland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.38 one way
$30.75 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.85 | $31.69 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.02 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Woodland, CA
Late night in Woodland on Tuesday
Local time
1:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°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
2 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
1h 19m 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?
Expect a highway-dominant experience on this route, with 95% of your travel occurring on freeways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 63.4 miles on the Westside Freeway. This means you'll likely be dealing with higher speeds and fewer opportunities for spontaneous stops. The route profile is consistently highway-focused, suggesting a predictable driving experience for most of the journey.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.4 mi on Westside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and East Park Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North El Dorado Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 66.9 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: near the start (North El Dorado Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Park Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Woodland, CA
Full guide →Founded 1871
Woodland is a city of 61,032 (2020) in Yolo County in the Sacramento Valley of California.
Top landmarks
- • Woodland Opera House — theater and former movie theater in Woodland, California, United States
- • Gibson Mansion — single-family detached home in Woodland, California
- • Hotel Woodland — hotel in Woodland, United States of America
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 19m. Total distance: 66.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.4 miles on Westside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Woodland, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (North El Dorado Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Park Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): 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 Woodland, 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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