How far is Avenal, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Avenal, CA to Fresno, CA is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kings County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avenal and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avenal and Fresno.
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Start on South 7th Avenue
20 m · 5 sec · South 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto Skyline Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Skyline Boulevard
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Continue on South Lassen Avenue
905 ft · 16 sec · South Lassen Avenue
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Turn right onto Avenal Cutoff Road
18.3 mi · 25 min · Avenal Cutoff Road
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Take the ramp left
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert Memorial Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41: Lemoore, Fresno
1024 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 41 North: Lemoore, Fresno
2679 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South 19 1/2 Avenue
31.6 mi · 38 min · South 19 1/2 Avenue
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Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
1042 ft · 14 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tulare Street
1517 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
1069 ft · 25 sec · East Tulare Avenue
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
119 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on North First Street
1320 ft · 32 sec · North First Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
9 m · 1 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 Avenal and Fresno.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South 19 1/2 Avenue
Merge slight left onto South 19 1/2 Avenue
31.6 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Avenal and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avenal to Fresno?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lemoore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Avenal and 30.3 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.29 one way or $24.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Avenal and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Lemoore
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 Lemoore.
Lemoore, California
Hanford station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Corcoran station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avenal and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 55.08 mi (88.64 km).
#1 Avenal
City in Kings County, California, United States
| Population | 13,362 |
| Coordinates | 36.0041200, -120.1290300 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $5.77 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.92 | $25.84 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.30 | $26.60 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
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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