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Trip from Lodi, CA to Huntley, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

53m

Distance

39.2 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

Save up to 13 min
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.

city in San Joaquin County, California, United States

Lodi, CA

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Huntley, CA, CA

Huntley, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

This straightforward 39.2-mile drive from Lodi, CA to Huntley, CA can easily be completed in about 53 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes CA 99 and East Yosemite Avenue, with a portion on Santa Fe Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, this trip is quite budget-friendly. Given its short distance and duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The drive offers a mixed experience, suitable for a quick journey within the Pacific Coast region.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 39.2 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%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive with a 57% highway share, featuring a significant 22.4-mile stretch on CA 99 where you'll cover ground efficiently. The journey begins on East Yosemite Avenue before merging onto the faster pace of CA 99. As you continue, you'll transition to Santa Fe Road, offering a different feel to the final leg of your trip. This blend of highway and local road driving means you'll experience varied road conditions and speeds throughout the 53-minute journey.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near CA 99 Business / Cherokee Lane.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lodi, CA to Huntley, CA is easy. At 53m with 57% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CA 99 Business / Cherokee Lane): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | CA 99 Business / Cherokee Lane

Turn right onto CA 99 Business / Cherokee Lane

Navigation decision point

5
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
2 mi into trip | ~4m in | CA 99

Merge onto CA 99

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
24.4 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue

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

Toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
4
24.6 mi into trip | ~30m in | East Yosemite Avenue

Turn left onto East Yosemite Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CA 99 22.4 mi 25m
East Yosemite Avenue 10.8 mi 16m
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 0.1 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 Lodi, CA and Huntley, CA.

1

Start on South Sacramento Street

50 ft · 4 sec · South Sacramento Street
2

Turn right onto East Lodi Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Lodi Avenue
3

Turn right onto CA 99 Business

1.0 mi · 1 min · Cherokee Lane
4

Turn left onto CA 12

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Kettleman Lane
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
6

Merge onto CA 99

22 mi · 25 min · CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
8

Turn left onto East Yosemite Avenue

11 mi · 16 min · East Yosemite Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9

Turn right onto J7

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
10

Continue on J7

2.8 mi · 4 min · Santa Fe Road
11

Arrive at destination

J7

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.6 mi from Lodi, CA · 24m into the drive

city in San Joaquin County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manteca, CA

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.

Popular next leg

Manteca, CA to Huntley, CA

15.9 mi · 26m

Pacing Suggestions

Riverbank, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

French Camp, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Lodi, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Huntley, CA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Huntley, 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

$9.01 one way

$18.02 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $9.28 $18.57
premium $6.18 $9.53 $19.07
diesel $5.61 $8.65 $17.31

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 11.8 0 $4.12 $1.88
Efficient EV 9.8 0 $3.43 $1.57
EV Truck/SUV 15.7 0 $5.49 $2.51

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lodi, CA

Afternoon in Lodi on Thursday

Local time

4:23 PM

PDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntley, CA

Afternoon in Huntley on Thursday

Local time

4:23 PM

PDT

Current temp

50°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 cooler 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 Lodi, CA to Huntley, CA covers 39.2 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, East 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 Lodi, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.01 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.
The drive from Lodi, CA to Huntley, CA is easy. At 53m with 57% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CA 99 Business / Cherokee Lane): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lodi, CA to Huntley, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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