Origin
Stockton, CA
Afternoon in Stockton on Sunday
Local time
12:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stockton, CA to Windsor, CA
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
115.2 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stockton, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Windsor, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Stockton, CA to Windsor, CA covers 115.2 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North El Dorado Street, East Park Street, Westside Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.68 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.6 miles from Stockton, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 34m drive with frequent turns across 115.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North El Dorado Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Stockton, CA to Windsor, CA is easy. At 2h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Stockton, CA to Windsor, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North El Dorado Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westside Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 12 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Napa–Vallejo Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saint Helena Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North El Dorado Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton, CA and Windsor, CA.
1
Start on East Fremont Street
118 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Fremont Street
2
Turn right onto North El Dorado Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
North El Dorado Street
3
Turn left onto East Park Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Park Street
4
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Westside Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward CA 12: Lodi, Fairfield
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
CA 12: Lodi, Fairfield
7
Keep slight left
226 ft
·
8 sec
8
Turn left
24 mi
·
33 min
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
112 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
10
Exit the roundabout
13 mi
·
18 min
11
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
12
Take the exit slight right
6.7 mi
·
8 min
13
Continue on Airport Boulevard
194 ft
·
7 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Napa–Vallejo Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Napa–Vallejo Highway
15
Continue on Saint Helena Highway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
16
Turn left onto Carneros Highway
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Carneros Highway
17
Continue on Fremont Drive
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Fremont Drive
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Arnold Drive
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
Arnold Drive
19
Exit the roundabout onto Arnold Drive
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Arnold Drive
20
Continue on Stage Gulch Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Stage Gulch Road
21
Turn straight onto Adobe Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Adobe Road
22
Turn straight onto Frates Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Frates Road
23
Turn right onto Lakeville Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lakeville Highway
24
Take the ramp right toward US 101 North
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 101 North
25
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Redwood Highway
26
Take the exit slight right toward Old Redwood Highway, Central Windsor
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Redwood Highway, Central Windsor
27
Turn left onto Old Redwood Highway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Old Redwood Highway
28
Continue on Windsor River Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Windsor River Road
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Windsor River Road
292 ft
·
6 sec
·
Windsor River Road
30
Exit the roundabout onto Windsor River Road
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
Windsor River Road
31
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.6 miles from Stockton, CA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.6 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Windsor, 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 115.2 miles and 2h 34m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.6 mi from Stockton, CA · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.6 miles from Stockton, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Windsor, CA
The final approach into Windsor, 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 Windsor, 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
$26.68 one way
$53.35 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $27.51 | $55.02 |
| premium | $6.24 | $28.31 | $56.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.59 | $51.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.10 | $5.53 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.13 | $7.37 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Windsor, CA
Afternoon in Windsor on Sunday
Local time
12:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
--
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
2h 34m 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 Windsor, CA covers 115.2 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North El Dorado Street, East Park Street, Westside Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.6 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 $26.68 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Stockton, CA to Windsor, CA is easy. At 2h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Stockton, CA to Windsor, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Stockton, CA to Windsor, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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