Origin
Stockton, CA
Late night in Stockton on Friday
Local time
1:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stockton, CA to Atwater, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
61.9 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Atwater, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stockton, CA to Atwater, CA covers 61.9 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CA 99, Crosstown Freeway, Atwater Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.4 miles on CA 99. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 61.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 61.9 miles, with most of the trip on CA 99 and Crosstown Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.4 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 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 44.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and Crosstown Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Center Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (East Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CA 4 / Crosstown Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Center Street
Turn left onto North Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Lafayette Street
Turn left onto East Lafayette Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CA 4 / Crosstown Freeway
Merge onto CA 4 / Crosstown Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CA 99
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 44.4 mi | 51m |
| Crosstown Freeway | 15 mi | 17m |
| Atwater Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Center Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Fremont Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Lafayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 44.4 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton, CA and Atwater, CA.
1
Start on East Fremont Street
501 ft
·
31 sec
·
East Fremont Street
2
Turn left onto North Center Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Center Street
3
Turn left onto East Lafayette Street
385 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Lafayette Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
5
Merge onto CA 4
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Crosstown Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
44 mi
·
51 min
·
CA 99
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Atwater
8
Continue on Atwater Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Atwater Boulevard
9
Turn left onto 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
4th Street
10
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
137 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31 mi from Stockton, CA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Stockton, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atwater, CA
The final approach into Atwater, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.23 one way
$28.45 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.05 | $30.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Atwater, CA
Late night in Atwater on Friday
Local time
1:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 14m 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 Atwater, CA covers 61.9 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 99, Crosstown Freeway, Atwater Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31 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 $14.23 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 1h 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (East Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CA 4 / Crosstown Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Stockton, CA to Atwater, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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