How far is Avenal, CA from Gepford, CA?

The driving distance from Avenal, CA to Gepford, CA is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.54 mi
00h 50m
Flight
32.55 mi
52.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.55 mi
Kilometers
52.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.54 mi
Kilometers
58.81 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gepford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM PDT
Return by in Avenal
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avenal
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Gepford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avenal
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Huron
CA

Small city in Fresno County, California

From Avenal
18.3 mi
00h 25m
To Gepford
18.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avenal and Gepford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avenal and Gepford.

  1. 1

    Start on South 7th Avenue

    20 m · 5 sec · South 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Skyline Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Skyline Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on South Lassen Avenue

    905 ft · 16 sec · South Lassen Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Avenal Cutoff Road

    18.3 mi · 25 min · Avenal Cutoff Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    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

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 41: Lemoore, Fresno

    1024 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 41 North: Lemoore, Fresno

    2679 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South 19 1/2 Avenue

    8 mi · 9 min · South 19 1/2 Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Excelsior Avenue

    1391 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Excelsior Avenue

    942 ft · 31 sec · West Excelsior Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 19 1/2 Avenue

    1384 ft · 1 min · 19 1/2 Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19 1/2 Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avenal and Gepford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenal Cutoff Road
18.5 mi · 51%
South 19 1/2 Avenue
8.04 mi · 22%
Skyline Boulevard
5.06 mi · 14%
United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vin
3.34 mi · 9%
CA 41 North
0.51 mi · 1%
Excelsior Avenue
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenal Cutoff Road

Turn right onto Avenal Cutoff Road

18.3 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huron
00h 25m from Avenal
Leave By
4:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Avenal and Sunny near Gepford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avenal to Gepford?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Avenal and 18.3 miles from Gepford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avenal and Sunny near Gepford.

Stop Ideas Near Huron

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Huron, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huron.

BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

26 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Kettleman City, California

28 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

29 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Hanford station

43 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avenal and Gepford. Straight-line distance: 32.55 mi (52.38 km).

Avenal

#1 Avenal

City in Kings County, California, United States

Population13,362
Coordinates36.0041200, -120.1290300
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gepford

Gepford is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3982800, -119.8093000
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Avenal (-120.12903, 36.00412)
End: Gepford (-119.8093, 36.39828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $7.44
Round trip
$14.88
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.44 $14.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.83 $15.65
Premium $6.24 $8.05 $16.11
Diesel $7.57 $9.76 $19.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Avenal and Gepford. The current time is 00:09:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.