How far is Corcoran, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Corcoran, CA to Fresno, CA is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
Driving 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 01h 00m.
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.
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corcoran and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corcoran and Fresno.
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Start on Whitley Avenue
910 ft · 32 sec · Whitley Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Otis Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Otis Avenue
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Turn right onto Orange Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · Orange Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Santa Fe Avenue
1176 ft · 46 sec · Santa Fe Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Valley Highway
15.5 mi · 23 min · Central Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Central Valley Highway
31 m · 2 sec · Central Valley Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Valley Highway
9 mi · 13 min · Central Valley Highway
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Continue on South Highland Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Highland Avenue
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Continue on South Highland Avenue
7 mi · 10 min · South Highland Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 North
1144 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 14 min
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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 Corcoran and Fresno.
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.
Central Valley Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Valley Highway
15.5 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Corcoran 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 Corcoran to Fresno?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Laton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Corcoran and 25.8 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corcoran and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Laton
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 Laton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corcoran and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 46.41 mi (74.69 km).
#1 Corcoran
City in Kings County, California
| Population | 21,798 |
| Coordinates | 36.0980100, -119.5604000 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $10.38 | $20.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $10.92 | $21.84 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $11.24 | $22.47 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $13.62 | $27.24 |
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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