Origin
Huntley, CA
Night in Huntley on Thursday
Local time
11:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntley, CA to Lodi, CA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
53m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntley, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Lodi, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Huntley, CA to Lodi, CA covers 39.1 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CA 99, Yosemite Avenue, Santa Fe Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.4 miles on CA 99. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Huntley, CA to Lodi, CA covers 39.1 miles and takes about 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 99 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near CA 120; J7 / Yosemite Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 39.1 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: at 3.7 miles (CA 120; J7 / Yosemite Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese 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
3
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
CA 99
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
37.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward CA 12 West: Kettleman Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CA 12 West: Kettleman Lane
5
37.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
CA 12 / East Kettleman Lane
Turn left onto CA 12 / East Kettleman Lane
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 22.4 mi | 25m |
| Yosemite Avenue | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| Santa Fe Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Cherokee Lane | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Lodi Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Kettleman Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Sacramento Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 22.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntley, CA and Lodi, 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
11 mi
·
13 min
·
CA 99
6
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
11 mi
·
12 min
·
CA 99
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward CA 12 West: Kettleman Lane
8
Turn left onto CA 12
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Kettleman Lane
9
Turn right onto CA 99 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherokee Lane
10
Turn left onto East Lodi Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lodi Avenue
11
Turn left onto South Sacramento Street
50 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Sacramento Street
12
Arrive at destination
South Sacramento Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Huntley, CA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Huntley, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lodi, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lodi, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.99 one way
$17.97 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| premium | $6.18 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Lodi, CA
Night in Lodi on Thursday
Local time
11:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°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
18 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
53m 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 Lodi, CA covers 39.1 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 99, Yosemite Avenue, Santa Fe Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.6 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 $8.99 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 39.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (CA 120; J7 / Yosemite Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Huntley, CA to Lodi, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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