Origin
El Dorado Hills, CA
Evening in El Dorado Hills on Friday
Local time
8:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Dorado Hills, CA to Stockton, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
66.3 mi
107 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
El Dorado Hills, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Stockton, CA
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Trip Overview
El Dorado Hills to Stockton is 66.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via South Sacramento Freeway and US 50, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward journey between two points in the state. It's a short trip, ideal for a single-day excursion, whether you're heading for business or leisure. The majority of the route is on well-maintained highways, making for efficient travel. Budgeting around $15 for fuel should cover the 66.3 miles.
About the Cities
Arriving in Stockton, CA
Full guide →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.
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 24m. Total distance: 66.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This trip is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the route utilizing major roadways like the South Sacramento Freeway and US 50. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 29.7 miles on the South Sacramento Freeway, allowing for steady progress. While the profile is largely highway, Bradshaw Road offers a brief change of pace before merging back onto faster routes. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal slowdowns, making it easy to maintain speed for most of the 1 hour 24 minute journey.
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.
South Sacramento Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Sacramento Freeway and US 50. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near El Dorado Hills Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.3 miles (El Dorado Hills Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
El Dorado Hills Boulevard
Turn right onto El Dorado Hills Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 50 West: Sacramento
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 50 West: Sacramento
7
18.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Bradshaw Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward Bradshaw Road
6
19 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Bradshaw Road
Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
South El Dorado Street
Turn right onto South El Dorado Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Sacramento Freeway | 29.7 mi | 34m |
| US 50 | 15.5 mi | 17m |
| Bradshaw Road | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| El Dorado Hills Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
South Sacramento Freeway
— 29.7 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Dorado Hills, CA and Stockton, CA.
1
Start on Stanford Lane
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Stanford Lane
2
Turn left onto Governor Drive
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Governor Drive
3
Turn right onto El Dorado Hills Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
El Dorado Hills Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 50 West: Sacramento
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto US 50
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 13
Toward Bradshaw Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Bradshaw Road
Use the left lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto Bradshaw Road
81 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bradshaw Road
9
Continue on Bradshaw Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bradshaw Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
10
Turn right onto E2
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grant Line Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on E2
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Kammerer Road
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
13
Merge onto CA 99
30 mi
·
34 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward CA 4
15
Merge onto CA 4
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosstown Freeway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 66A
Toward Downtown
17
Turn right onto South El Dorado Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South El Dorado Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on North El Dorado Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North El Dorado Street
19
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Fremont Street
20
Arrive at destination
East Fremont Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.1 mi from El Dorado Hills, CA · 44m into the drive
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 33.1 miles from El Dorado Hills, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.24 one way
$30.48 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.70 | $31.41 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.12 | $32.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 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 | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
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
Stockton, CA
Evening in Stockton on Friday
Local time
8:05 PM
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
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
21 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 24m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from El Dorado Hills, CA to Stockton, CA covers 66.3 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Sacramento Freeway, US 50, Bradshaw Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.1 miles from El Dorado Hills, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (El Dorado Hills Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from El Dorado Hills, CA to Stockton, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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