How far is Cabazon, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Cabazon, CA to Fresno, CA is about 308.3 miles (496.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.9 miles (415.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cabazon and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabazon and Fresno.
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Start on Ramona Street
17 m · 8 sec · Ramona Street
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Turn left onto Pecan Street
141 m · 22 sec · Pecan Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Apache Trail
23 m · 4 sec · Apache Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Apache Trail
109 m · 7 sec · Apache Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward I 10 West
132 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 10 West
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
32.6 mi · 36 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.3 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 km · 55 sec · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57: Santa Ana
1086 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 57 North
2267 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41 North: Yosemite
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Yosemite Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway
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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 Cabazon and Fresno.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cabazon 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 Cabazon to Fresno?
The road trip is about 308.3 miles (496.1 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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 153.3 miles from Cabazon and 155 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.9 miles (415.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 6:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.77 one way or $125.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cabazon 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cabazon and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 257.94 mi (415.12 km).
#1 Cabazon
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California, United States
| Population | 2,535 |
| Coordinates | 33.9175200, -116.7872400 |
| Altitude | 559 |
| 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: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $62.77 | $125.53 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $66.00 | $132.00 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $67.92 | $135.85 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $82.33 | $164.66 |
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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