How far is Del Rio, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Del Rio, CA to Fresno, CA is about 109.4 miles (176 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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 Del Rio and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Del Rio and Fresno.
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Start on Del Rio Drive
128 m · 21 sec · Del Rio Drive
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Turn right onto Thunderbird Drive
1928 ft · 1 min · Thunderbird Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carver Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Carver Road
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Turn left onto Ladd Road
2897 ft · 47 sec · Ladd Road
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Turn right onto Tully Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Tully Road
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Turn right onto West Briggsmore Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Briggsmore Avenue
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Continue on North Carpenter Road
158 m · 14 sec · North Carpenter Road
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Take the ramp left
1580 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
93.9 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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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 Del Rio and Fresno.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Carpenter Road
Merge slight left
93.9 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Sunny leaving Del Rio and Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Del Rio to Fresno?
The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 52.5 miles from Del Rio and 56.9 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.17 one way or $48.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Del Rio 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 Del Rio and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 96.86 mi (155.88 km).
#1 Del Rio
Situated in the San Joaquin Valley area of Stanislaus County at an elevation of 128 feet, this community lies just north of Modesto near the Stanislaus River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7435400, -121.0118800 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $24.17 | $48.33 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $25.09 | $50.17 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $25.82 | $51.64 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $32.47 | $64.95 |
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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