Origin
Stockton, CA
Afternoon in Stockton on Thursday
Local time
4:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stockton, CA to Rio Vista, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Rio Vista, CA
Fernando Silva
Trip Overview
The drive from Stockton, CA to Rio Vista, CA covers 31.1 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CA 12, Westside Freeway, East Park Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on CA 12. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 42m highway drive covering 31.1 miles, with most of the trip on CA 12 and Westside Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.6 miles on CA 12.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 12 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 12 and Westside Freeway. You will hit about 9 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.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 31.1 miles you will encounter 9 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Park Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North El Dorado Street
Turn right onto North El Dorado Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Park Street
Turn left onto East Park Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward CA 12: Lodi, Fairfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CA 12: Lodi, Fairfield
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CA 12
Turn left onto CA 12
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Stockton, CA to Rio Vista, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Fairfield along the way.
Fairfield
13.6 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 12 | 16.6 mi | 23m |
| Westside Freeway | 12 mi | 13m |
| East Park Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Front Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North El Dorado Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| River Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Fremont Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 12
— 16.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton, CA and Rio Vista, CA.
1
Start on East Fremont Street
117 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Fremont Street
2
Turn right onto North El Dorado Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North El Dorado Street
3
Turn left onto East Park Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Park Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
this road
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Merge onto I 5
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Westside Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward CA 12: Lodi, Fairfield
7
Keep slight left at fork
227 ft
·
7 sec
8
Turn left onto CA 12
17 mi
·
23 min
·
CA 12
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Take the exit
242 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn slight right onto CA 84
514 ft
·
12 sec
·
River Road
11
Turn right onto North Front Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Front Street
12
Turn right
90 ft
·
6 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.15 one way
$14.30 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.56 | $15.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 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 | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
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
Rio Vista, CA
Afternoon in Rio Vista on Thursday
Local time
4:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
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
42m 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 Rio Vista, CA covers 31.1 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 12, Westside Freeway, East Park 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 15.5 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 $7.15 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 31.1 miles you will encounter 9 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Park Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Stockton, CA to Rio Vista, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Fairfield along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial.
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