Origin
San Jose, CA
Morning in San Jose on Thursday
Local time
9:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 40m
Distance
293.1 mi
472 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Jose, CA
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The drive from San Jose, CA to Stallion Springs, CA covers 293.1 miles and takes about 5h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Devine Street, North San Pedro Street, West Saint James Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
146.6 miles from San Jose, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 40m. Total distance: 293.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 5h 40m drive with frequent turns across 293.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Jose, CA to Stallion Springs, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Devine Street | — | — |
| North San Pedro Street | — | — |
| West Saint James Street | — | — |
| West Julian Street | — | — |
| CA 87 South | — | — |
| Guadalupe Freeway | — | — |
| Guadalupe Parkway | — | — |
| Santa Teresa Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose, CA and Stallion Springs, CA.
Start on North Market Street
Turn right onto Devine Street
Turn left onto North San Pedro Street
Turn right onto West Saint James Street
Continue on West Julian Street
Take the ramp slight right toward CA 87 South
Merge slight left onto Guadalupe Freeway
Continue on Guadalupe Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward Santa Teresa Boulevard
Continue on Santa Teresa Boulevard
Turn left onto CA 85 South
Merge slight left
Continue on US 101 South
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
Turn left onto East 10th Street
Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Stockdale Highway
Turn left onto Stockdale Highway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockdale Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway
Continue on Westside Parkway
Continue on Centennial Corridor
Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Take the exit slight right toward CA 202: Tehachapi
Keep slight right
Continue on Tucker Road
Turn right onto Valley Boulevard
Turn left onto Banducci Road
Continue on Banducci Road
Turn left onto Saint Andrew's Drive
Turn right onto Shannon Court
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 64 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.6 miles or 2h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stallion Springs, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving San Jose, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Jose, CA
This is one driving day of about 293.1 miles and 5h 40m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 146.6 mi from San Jose, CA · 2h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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.
A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 146.6 miles from San Jose, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Stallion Springs, 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 Stallion Springs, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$67.37 one way
$134.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $69.42 | $138.84 |
| premium | $6.18 | $71.28 | $142.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.71 | $129.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.9 | 1 | $30.78 | $14.07 |
| Efficient EV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.65 | $11.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.2 | 1 | $41.03 | $18.76 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in San Jose on Thursday
Local time
9:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Stallion Springs on Thursday
Local time
9:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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