Origin
Stockton, CA
Evening in Stockton on Tuesday
Local time
5:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stockton, CA to Antelope, CA
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
60.6 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stockton, CA
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Antelope, CA
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
The drive from Stockton, CA to Antelope, CA covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CA 99, Capital City Freeway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.2 miles on CA 99. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30.3 miles from Stockton, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 60.6 miles, with most of the trip on CA 99 and Capital City Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.2 miles on CA 99.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 41.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and Capital City Freeway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North El Dorado Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (North El Dorado Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (East Harding Way): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North El Dorado Street
Turn right onto North El Dorado Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Harding Way
Turn right onto East Harding Way
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
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~8m in
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CA 99
Merge onto CA 99
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
57.2 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward Greenback Lane, Elkhorn Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 98
Toward Greenback Lane, Elkhorn Boulevard
6
58.6 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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Don Julio Boulevard
Turn right onto Don Julio Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 41.2 mi | 47m |
| Capital City Freeway | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| North Wilson Way | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Elkhorn Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Harding Way | 1 mi | 2m |
| Don Julio Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North El Dorado Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 41.2 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton, CA and Antelope, CA.
1
Start on East Fremont Street
117 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Fremont Street
2
Turn right onto North El Dorado Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North El Dorado Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn right onto East Harding Way
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Harding Way
4
Turn left onto North Wilson Way
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Wilson Way
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
6
Merge onto CA 99
41 mi
·
47 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on Capital City Freeway
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 80
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 98
Toward Greenback Lane, Elkhorn Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto E14
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Elkhorn Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Don Julio Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Don Julio Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto Antelope Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Antelope Road
13
Turn left onto Antelope North Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Antelope North Road
14
Turn right onto Poker Lane
506 ft
·
28 sec
·
Poker Lane
15
Arrive at destination
Poker Lane
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.3 miles from Stockton, CA, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.2 miles.
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 60.6 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.3 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Antelope, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stockton, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Stockton, CA
This is one driving day of about 60.6 miles and 1h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stockton, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on CA 99 for about 41.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.3 mi from Stockton, CA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 60.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Stockton, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Antelope, CA
The final approach into Antelope, 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 Antelope, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.93 one way
$27.86 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.35 | $28.71 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.74 | $29.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Antelope, CA
Evening in Antelope on Tuesday
Local time
5:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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 15m 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 Stockton, CA to Antelope, CA covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 99, Capital City Freeway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.3 miles from Stockton, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.93 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 60.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (North El Dorado Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (East Harding Way): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Stockton, CA to Antelope, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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