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Trip from Crescent City, CA to Stockton, CA

Drive Time

8h 8m

Distance

420.7 mi

677 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$97

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

38 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
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8h 0m ★
6 AM
8h 8m
8 AM
8h 25m
10 AM
8h 14m
12 PM
8h 12m
3 PM
8h 15m
5 PM
8h 24m
8 PM
8h 3m

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

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Downtown Crescent City, CA, CA

Crescent City, CA

Michael Darnall

Downtown Stockton, CA, CA

Stockton, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Crescent City, CA to Stockton, CA covers 420.7 miles and takes about 8h 8m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Westside Freeway, CA 299, Redwood Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 173.7 miles on Westside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $97.42 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

210.4 miles from Crescent City, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 8h 8m highway drive covering 420.7 miles, with most of the trip on Westside Freeway and CA 299. The longest continuous stretch is about 173.7 miles on Westside Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 173.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and CA 299. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 74.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 420.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 74.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.3 miles (Tehama Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 212.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
74.5 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward CA 299: Weaverville, Redding, Blue Lake, Willow Creek

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward CA 299: Weaverville, Redding, Blue Lake,...
6
211.3 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in | Tehama Street

Turn left onto Tehama Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
212.9 mi into trip | ~4h 20m in

Take the exit toward I 5 South: Sacramento

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2A Toward I 5 South: Sacramento
6
338.3 mi into trip | ~6h 35m 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.
6
354 mi into trip | ~6h 51m 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.

Towns Along This Route

Between Crescent City, CA and Stockton, CA, road signs point toward Redding, Blue Lake and Willow Creek.

Redding

74.5 mi in | ~1h 36m

Blue Lake

74.5 mi in | ~1h 36m

Willow Creek

74.5 mi in | ~1h 36m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Westside Freeway 173.7 mi 3h 8m
CA 299 136.3 mi 2h 40m
Redwood Highway 73.7 mi 1h 34m
Cascade Wonderland Highway 31.8 mi 34m
Tehama Street 1.6 mi 2m
L Street 0.6 mi 1m
North El Dorado Street 0.3 mi <1m
South El Dorado Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Westside Freeway — 173.7 mi, about 3h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 9th Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · 9th Street
2

Turn right onto L Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · L Street
3

Continue on Redwood Highway

74 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Redwood Highway
4

Take the exit slight right toward CA 299: Weaverville, Redding, Blue Lake, Willow Creek

0.3 mi · 36 sec · CA 299: Weaverville, Redding, Blue Lake, Willow Creek
5

Continue straight

136 mi · 2 hr 40 min
6

Turn right onto Court Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Court Street
7

Turn left onto Tehama Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · Tehama Street
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Sacramento

0.6 mi · 55 sec · I 5 South: Sacramento
9

Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway

32 mi · 34 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
10

Continue on Westside Freeway

93 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Westside Freeway
11

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

16 mi · 16 min · Westside Freeway
12

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

65 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Westside Freeway
13

Take the exit slight right toward CA 4

0.2 mi · 24 sec · CA 4
14

Keep slight left

0.7 mi · 1 min
15

Keep slight right

0.2 mi · 27 sec
16

Continue on East Lafayette Street

384 ft · 15 sec · East Lafayette Street
17

Turn left onto South El Dorado Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · South El Dorado Street
18

Continue on North El Dorado Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street
19

Turn right onto East Fremont Street

118 ft · 5 sec · East Fremont Street
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 210.4 miles from Crescent City, CA, or about 4h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 173.7 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 93 miles or 1h 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 210.4 miles or 4h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 210.4 miles or 4h 16m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stockton, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Crescent City, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Crescent City, CA

Aim for roughly 210 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Stockton, CA

Aim for roughly 210 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Crescent City, CA.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 173.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 210.4 mi from Crescent City, CA · 4h 16m into the drive

Downtown McKinleyville, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

McKinleyville, CA

210 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in McKinleyville, CA

Overnight Options

Night 1

McKinleyville, CA

210 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near McKinleyville, CA after about 210 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

McKinleyville, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Red Bluff, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 210.4 miles from Crescent City, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 173.7 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 210 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

Arriving in Stockton, CA

The final approach into Stockton, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Stockton, CA.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Stockton, CA with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Whiskeytown Lake’s crystal-clear waters are iconic, but this 42,000-acre National Recreation Area offers much more. Explore waterfalls, hike rugged trails, uncover Gold Rush history, and witness the r...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $15 near mile 203.1
Caution: Winter Hazards on Trails - Downed Trees and High Water
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$97.42 one way

$194.85 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 147 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.07 $100.47 $200.94
premium $6.24 $103.40 $206.81
diesel $5.64 $93.46 $186.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$97

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$227–$337

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 147.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

38 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Holiday Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Redding, CA

Tesla

44 DCFC

Winco Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Redding, CA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Valley West Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Arcata, CA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Weaverville, CA - Tesla Supercharger

Weaverville, CA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sundial Bridge - Tesla Supercharger

Redding, CA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Ethan Conrad 64

Redding, CA

eVgo Network

8 DCFC

Crescent City, CA

Crescent City, CA

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Crescent City Downtown Parking - Tesla Supercharger

Crescent City, CA

Tesla

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 24 Tesla: 6 Electrify America: 2 SHELL_RECHARGE: 2 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 Non-Networked: 1 BP_PULSE: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 126.2 1 $44.17 $20.19
Efficient EV 105.2 1 $36.81 $16.83
EV Truck/SUV 168.3 2 $58.90 $26.92

Gas CO2

147 kg

EV CO2

49 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 years ago

Origin

Crescent City, CA

Late night in Crescent City on Monday

Local time

2:25 AM

PDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stockton, CA

Late night in Stockton on Monday

Local time

2:25 AM

PDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

12 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

8h 8m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Crescent City, CA to Stockton, CA covers 420.7 miles and takes about 8h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, CA 299, Redwood Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 210 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 210.4 miles from Crescent City, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $97.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 420.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 74.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.3 miles (Tehama Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 212.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Crescent City, CA and Stockton, CA, road signs point toward Redding, Blue Lake and Willow Creek.

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