Origin
Stockton, CA
Morning in Stockton on Saturday
Local time
11:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stockton, CA to American Canyon, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
66.8 mi
107 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 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
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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American Canyon, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stockton, CA to American Canyon, CA covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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, American Canyon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.5 miles on CA 12. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.35 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.
Midpoint
33.4 miles from Stockton, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 12 | 48.5 mi | 1h 6m |
| Westside Freeway | 12 mi | 13m |
| American Canyon Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| East Park Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Donaldson Way | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Carolyn Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North El Dorado Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 12
— 48.5 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton, CA and American Canyon, 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
24 mi
·
33 min
·
CA 12
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto CA 12
111 ft
·
1 sec
·
CA 12
10
Continue on CA 12
13 mi
·
18 min
·
CA 12
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on CA 12
12 mi
·
14 min
·
CA 12
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 36
Toward American Canyon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto American Canyon Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
American Canyon Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CA 29
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto West Donaldson Way
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Donaldson Way
16
Turn right onto Carolyn Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Carolyn Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Carolyn Drive
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.4 miles from Stockton, CA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.5 miles.
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 15 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.4 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near American Canyon, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Stockton, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stockton, CA
This is one driving day of about 66.8 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Stockton, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on CA 12 for about 48.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 33.4 miles from Stockton, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 62.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
7
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward American Canyon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 36
Toward American Canyon Road
5
62.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
American Canyon Road
Turn right onto American Canyon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.35 one way
$30.71 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.25 | $32.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $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
American Canyon, CA
Morning in American Canyon on Saturday
Local time
11:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
Temperature spread
4 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
1h 32m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 62.2
View on nps.gov
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 64.5
View on nps.gov
Muir Woods National Monument
National Monument
Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
$15
near mile 66.8
View on nps.gov
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 64.5
View on nps.gov
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history f...
29 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 66.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
66.8 mi in 1h 32m, mostly highway — 48.5 mi of that is on CA 12.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.5 mi on CA 12.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 12 and Westside Freeway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Park 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 66.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 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; at 13.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 American Canyon, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Fairfield along the way.
Fairfield
13.6 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
Starting in Stockton, CA
Full guide →Founded 1849
Stockton is a city in the San Joaquin Valley in northern California. Sitting on the San Joaquin Delta, Stockton is the world's most inland natural port and used to be a major port city. One of the larger cities along I-5 through the Central Valley, it is a convenient stop and offers a variety of restaurants and accommodations for road-trippers. There are several shopping centers and movie theaters and one art museum but few major attractions.
Top landmarks
- • Haggin Museum — art museum in Stockton, California
- • USCGC Fir — Lighthouse tender
- • USS Lucid — 1953 Aggressive-class minesweeper
Arriving in American Canyon, CA
Full guide →Vallejo is in Solano County in the San Francisco Bay Area of California.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 66.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.5 miles on CA 12. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at American Canyon, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 13.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Muir Woods National Monument (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at American Canyon, CA before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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