How far is Cedar Ridge, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Cedar Ridge, CA to Fresno, CA is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Merced County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Ridge and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Ridge and Fresno.
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Start on Estralita Drive
135 m · 20 sec · Estralita Drive
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Turn right onto Kewin Mill Road
48 m · 8 sec · Kewin Mill Road
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Continue on Kewin Mill Road
81 m · 12 sec · Kewin Mill Road
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Continue on Kewin Mill Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Kewin Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Hill Road
106 m · 10 sec · Big Hill Road
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Continue on Phoenix Lake Road
6.5 mi · 14 min · Phoenix Lake Road
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Turn left
996 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto La Grange Road
26.1 mi · 39 min · La Grange Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Merced Falls Road
2230 ft · 38 sec · Merced Falls Road
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Continue on La Grange Road
118 m · 7 sec · La Grange Road
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Continue on 2nd Street
18 mi · 27 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto CA 59 South
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto V Street
1216 ft · 25 sec · V Street
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Turn left onto West 13th Street
1919 ft · 34 sec · West 13th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward CA 99 South
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1736 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
52.9 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue
1517 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto North First Street
968 ft · 26 sec · 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 Cedar Ridge and Fresno.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CA 99 South
Continue straight
52.9 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Clear leaving Cedar Ridge and Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Ridge to Fresno?
The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Merced is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Cedar Ridge and 66.2 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 1:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.55 one way or $57.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Cedar Ridge and Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Merced
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 Merced.
Merced station
Denair station
Mariposa, CA
Mariposa, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Ridge and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 95.18 mi (153.18 km).
#1 Cedar Ridge
Situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Tuolumne County at an elevation of 3,717 feet, this census-designated place lies within heavily forested terrain.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.0657600, -120.2768600 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| 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: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $6.26 | $28.55 | $57.10 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $29.64 | $59.27 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $30.50 | $61.00 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $38.36 | $76.73 |
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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