It's about 45mins. Only because from here to there is all back roads. No direct highway. If I was to go to a cattle sale, you would have to force me too
Nothing against the bovine!
I don't know of any parks in that area, I think I have only been there once. Let me know of your details and maybe we could meet in Modesto or Oakdale they are more familiar to me and about half-way (maybe a little closer to Escalon)