How far is Bloomington, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Bloomington, CA to Fresno, CA is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.3 miles (367.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
267.74 mi
04h 30m
Flight
228.3 mi
367.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.3 mi
Kilometers
367.42 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.74 mi
Kilometers
430.89 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM PDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-22T18:26
Arrive Fresno
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:58 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lebec
CA

City in California, United States of America

From Bloomington
133.5 mi
02h 15m
To Fresno
134.3 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Fresno.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Fresno.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    143 m · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward Cedar Avenue

    1269 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    9.3 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · San Bernardino Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57: Santa Ana

    1086 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 57 North

    2267 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Golden State Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 41 North: Yosemite

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Yosemite Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    1042 ft · 14 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Tulare Street

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue

    1069 ft · 25 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    119 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North First Street

    1320 ft · 32 sec · North First Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Fresno.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Highway
98.2 mi · 37%
Foothill Freeway
81.2 mi · 30%
Golden State Freeway
55.6 mi · 21%
San Bernardino Freeway
14.2 mi · 5%
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.31 mi · 3%
CA 57 North
3.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Continue on Golden State Highway

98.2 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
228.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebec
02h 15m from Bloomington
Leave By
7:58 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington 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 Bloomington to Fresno?

The road trip is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from Bloomington and 134.3 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 228.3 miles (367.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.52 one way or $109.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.

Stop Ideas Near Lebec

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lebec, 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 Lebec.

BUS

Fillmore, California

50 mi away
718 West Ventura St.
BUS

Tehachapi, California

50 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Santa Paula, California

58 mi away
245 South Palm Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

60 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 228.3 mi (367.42 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

Census designated place in California, United States

Population23,851
Coordinates34.0702900, -117.3958800
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Fresno

#2 Fresno

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area.

Population530,267
Coordinates36.7477300, -119.7723700
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Boulevard (-117.39588, 34.070432)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.45 gal
35.76 L · about $54.52
Round trip
$109.03
18.9 gal · 71.52 L
Estimated CO2
84 kg one way
Round trip: 168 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $54.52 $109.03
Mid-grade $6.07 $57.32 $114.65
Premium $6.24 $59.00 $117.99
Diesel $7.57 $71.51 $143.02

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 Bloomington and Fresno. The current time is 18:26:20.

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.