Origin
Stockton, CA
Afternoon in Stockton on Friday
Local time
1:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stockton, CA to Woodland, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
66.9 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Woodland, CA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 66.9-mile drive from Stockton to Woodland, California, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 19 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. Primarily utilizing the Westside Freeway, you'll experience a 95% highway-focused journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this route is budget-friendly for a quick transit. Since there are no recommended overnight stops, you can complete this trip within a single day. The drive connects two points within the Pacific Coast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 66.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-dominant experience on this route, with 95% of your travel occurring on freeways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 63.4 miles on the Westside Freeway. This means you'll likely be dealing with higher speeds and fewer opportunities for spontaneous stops. The route profile is consistently highway-focused, suggesting a predictable driving experience for most of the journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 63.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and East Park Street. 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 66.9 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 1.6 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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
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~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
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~0m in
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East Park Street
Turn left onto East Park Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 5 / Westside Freeway
Merge onto I 5 / Westside Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
53.8 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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I 5 / Westside Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward CA 113 South: Main Street, Woodland
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 537
Toward CA 113 South: Main Street, Woodland
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 63.4 mi | 1h 10m |
| East Park Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Court Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North El Dorado Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Fremont Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton, CA and Woodland, 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
52 mi
·
58 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 537
Toward CA 113 South: Main Street, Woodland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 5 BUS
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Toward I 5 North: Redding, Yuba City
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto East Street
460 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Street
10
Turn left onto Court Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Court Street
11
Turn left onto 1st Street
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
1st Street
12
Arrive at destination
1st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.5 mi from Stockton, CA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Stockton, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.4 miles.
Arriving in Woodland, CA
The final approach into Woodland, 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
$15.38 one way
$30.75 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.85 | $31.69 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.02 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Woodland, CA
Afternoon in Woodland on Friday
Local time
1:55 PM
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 19m 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 Woodland, CA covers 66.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, East Park Street, East Main 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 33.5 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 $15.38 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 66.9 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 1.6 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Stockton, CA to Woodland, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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