Trip from Huntley, CA to Lathrop, CA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

33m

Distance

20.8 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 31m ★

6 AM

0h 34m

8 AM

0h 39m

10 AM

0h 36m

12 PM

0h 35m

3 PM

0h 36m

5 PM

0h 39m

8 PM

0h 32m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Huntley, CA to Lathrop, CA covers 20.8 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Yosemite Avenue, Lathrop Road, Santa Fe Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on Yosemite Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 20.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Yosemite Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near CA 120; J7 / Yosemite Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (CA 120; J7 / Yosemite Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 miles (Lathrop Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

3

3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | CA 120; J7 / Yosemite Avenue

Turn left onto CA 120; J7 / Yosemite Avenue

Navigation decision point

6

16.7 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward North Main Street, Lathrop Road

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

Exit 244B Toward North Main Street, Lathrop Road

5

17 mi into trip | ~26m in | Lathrop Road

Turn left onto Lathrop Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

4

20.4 mi into trip | ~32m in | 5th Street

Turn left onto 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5

20.7 mi into trip | ~33m in | East J Street

Turn left onto East J Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Yosemite Avenue	10.7 mi	15m
Lathrop Road	3.4 mi	5m
Santa Fe Road	2.8 mi	4m
CA 99	2 mi	2m
Main Street	0.9 mi	1m
5th Street	0.3 mi	1m
East J Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Yosemite Avenue — 10.7 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntley, CA and Lathrop, CA.

1

Start on J7

2.8 mi · 4 min · Santa Fe Road

2

Continue on J7

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street

3

Turn left onto CA 120; J7

11 mi · 15 min · Yosemite Avenue

4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

5

Merge onto CA 99

2.0 mi · 2 min · CA 99

6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Exit 244B Toward North Main Street, Lathrop Road

7

Turn left onto Lathrop Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · Lathrop Road

Use the left lane.

8

Turn left onto 5th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · 5th Street

Use the left lane.

9

Turn left onto East J Street

481 ft · 21 sec · East J Street

10

Arrive at destination

East J Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.78 one way

$9.56 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.02	$4.93	$9.85
premium	$6.18	$5.06	$10.12
diesel	$5.61	$4.59	$9.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.2	$2.18	$1.00
Efficient EV	5.2	$1.82	$0.83
EV Truck/SUV	8.3	$2.91	$1.33

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Huntley, CA

Night in Huntley on Thursday

Local time

11:47 PM

PDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lathrop, CA

Night in Lathrop on Thursday

Local time

11:47 PM

PDT

Current temp

51°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

1 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

33m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Huntley, CA to Lathrop, CA covers 20.8 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Yosemite Avenue, Lathrop Road, Santa Fe Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Huntley, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.78 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 is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (CA 120; J7 / Yosemite Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 miles (Lathrop Road): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Huntley, CA to Lathrop, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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