How far is Big Pine, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Big Pine, CA to Fresno, CA is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Pine and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Pine and Fresno.
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Start on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
141 m · 11 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on El Camino Sierra
5 mi · 6 min · El Camino Sierra
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Continue on South Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Line Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Line Street
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Turn right onto North Barlow Lane
1 mi · 2 min · North Barlow Lane
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Turn left onto North Sierra Highway
26.1 mi · 31 min · North Sierra Highway
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Take the exit slight right
596 ft · 8 sec
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Take the ramp straight
87 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
736 ft · 10 sec
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Take the ramp straight
111 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Tioga Road
58.6 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Tioga Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Oak Flat Road
9.5 mi · 21 min · Big Oak Flat Road
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Continue on Northside Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Northside Drive
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Continue on Southside Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Southside Drive
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Turn right onto Wawona Road
26.2 mi · 48 min · Wawona Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wawona Road
33 m · 2 sec · Wawona Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wawona Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Wawona Road
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Continue on Southern Yosemite Highway
50.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Southern Yosemite Highway
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Continue on Yosemite Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McKinley Avenue
1218 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East McKinley Avenue
1986 ft · 58 sec · East McKinley Avenue
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Turn right onto North First Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 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 Big Pine and Fresno.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Tioga Road
Turn left onto Tioga Road
58.6 mi · 01h 43m
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 Big Pine 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 Big Pine to Fresno?
The road trip is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Bootjack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Big Pine and 119 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 150.3 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 5:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.29 one way or $96.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Big Pine and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Bootjack
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 Bootjack.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Pine and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 86.79 mi (139.68 km).
#1 Big Pine
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California
| Population | 1,756 |
| Coordinates | 37.1649300, -118.2895500 |
| Altitude | 1216 |
| 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: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $48.29 | $96.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $50.77 | $101.54 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $52.25 | $104.51 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $63.34 | $126.67 |
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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