How far is Dos Palos, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Dos Palos, CA to Fresno, CA is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dos Palos and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dos Palos and Fresno.
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Start on Blossom Street
2629 ft · 2 min · Blossom Street
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Turn right onto Elgin Avenue
4.4 mi · 6 min · Elgin Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1355 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
24.3 mi · 28 min
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Continue on Southbound California State Route 99
30.9 mi · 35 min · Southbound California State Route 99
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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 Dos Palos 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.
Southbound California State Route 99
Continue on Southbound California State Route 99
30.9 mi · 00h 35m
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 Dos Palos and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dos Palos to Fresno?
The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Madera Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Dos Palos and 25.7 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dos Palos and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Madera Acres
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 Madera Acres.
Madera
Fresno station
Merced station
Mariposa, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dos Palos and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 50.01 mi (80.48 km).
#1 Dos Palos
City in Merced County, California, United States
| Population | 5,269 |
| Coordinates | 36.9860600, -120.6265700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.31 | $24.63 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $15.36 | $30.72 |
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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