How far is Auburn Lake Trails, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Auburn Lake Trails, CA to Fresno, CA is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn Lake Trails and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn Lake Trails and Fresno.
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Start on Cascade Trail
892 ft · 41 sec · Cascade Trail
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Turn right onto Brown Bear Trail
2626 ft · 2 min · Brown Bear Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hidden Gold Trail
773 ft · 40 sec · Hidden Gold Trail
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Turn left onto Sweetwater Trail
1.6 mi · 6 min · Sweetwater Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Georgetown Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn right
898 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on El Dorado Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · El Dorado Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward El Dorado Street
24 m · 3 sec · El Dorado Street
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Exit the roundabout onto El Dorado Street
833 ft · 33 sec · El Dorado Street
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Turn right onto Elm Avenue
1575 ft · 1 min · Elm Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Sacramento
694 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
17.1 mi · 20 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
1653 ft · 21 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on South Sacramento Freeway
56.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Keep slight left
106.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue
1517 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto North First Street
968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn Lake Trails and Fresno.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Sacramento Freeway
Keep slight left
107 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Auburn Lake Trails and Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn Lake Trails to Fresno?
The road trip is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ripon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.5 miles from Auburn Lake Trails and 107.4 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163 miles (262.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.02 one way or $94.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn Lake Trails and Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Ripon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ripon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn Lake Trails and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 162.96 mi (262.26 km).
#1 Auburn Lake Trails
Situated within the Sierra Nevada foothills of El Dorado County at approximately 1,916 feet, this gated residential community is characterized by a wildland-urban interface setting near the American River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9143400, -120.9524400 |
| Altitude | 584 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fresno
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area.
| Population | 530,267 |
| Coordinates | 36.7477300, -119.7723700 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $47.02 | $94.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $48.81 | $97.61 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $50.23 | $100.47 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $63.18 | $126.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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