Drive or Fly: El Dorado Hills, CA to Stockton, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SMF–SCK. At 66 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 24m
Distance
66.3 mi
Total Cost
$50
CO2
27 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 57m
6m in the air
Air Distance
52 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
13 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SMF and SCK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 24m | 2h 57m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $50 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 27 kg CO2 | 13 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via CA 99, US 50, Bradshaw Road
via I 5, US 50
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from El Dorado Hills, CA to Stockton, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.