Origin
Stockton, CA
Late night in Stockton on Friday
Local time
12:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stockton, CA to Modesto, CA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
39m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Modesto, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stockton, CA to Modesto, CA covers 31.6 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Crosstown Freeway, CA 99, North Center Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15 miles on Crosstown Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 31.6 miles, with most of the trip on Crosstown Freeway and CA 99. The longest continuous stretch is about 15 miles on Crosstown Freeway.
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.
Crosstown Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 15 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Crosstown Freeway and CA 99. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Center Street.
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 31.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 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
30.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward 6th Street, G Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 6th Street, G Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crosstown Freeway | 15 mi | 17m |
| CA 99 | 14.8 mi | 17m |
| North Center Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| G Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fremont Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 11th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Lafayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Crosstown Freeway
— 15 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton, CA and Modesto, 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
15 mi
·
17 min
·
CA 99
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward 6th Street, G Street
8
Turn straight onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
5th Street
9
Turn left onto G Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
G Street
10
Turn left onto 11th Street
400 ft
·
17 sec
·
11th Street
11
Arrive at destination
11th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.26 one way
$14.53 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Modesto, CA
Late night in Modesto on Friday
Local time
12:21 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
39m 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 Modesto, CA covers 31.6 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Crosstown Freeway, CA 99, North Center Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 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 $7.26 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 31.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 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 Modesto, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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