How far is Dublin, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Dublin, CA to Fresno, CA is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.23 mi
02h 41m
Flight
136.07 mi
218.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.07 mi
Kilometers
218.98 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.23 mi
Kilometers
257.86 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 PM PDT
Return by in Dublin
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dublin
2026-04-23T12:16
Arrive Fresno
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dublin
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Turlock
CA

The most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.

From Dublin
76.4 mi
01h 20m
To Fresno
83.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Dublin Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Thursday
Using Pleasanton as the closest live forecast in the Alameda County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dublin and Fresno.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dublin and Fresno.

  1. 1

    Start on San Ramon Road

    8 m · 7 sec · San Ramon Road

  2. 2

    Continue on San Ramon Road

    1481 ft · 37 sec · San Ramon Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Foothill Road

    112 m · 9 sec · Foothill Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    2030 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora

    143 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    105.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dublin and Fresno.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 South
107 mi · 66%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
20.3 mi · 13%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 9%
CA 120 East
6.27 mi · 4%
West Belmont Avenue
2.95 mi · 2%
Westside Freeway
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 South

Merge slight left

106 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
136.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turlock
01h 20m from Dublin
Leave By
1:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dublin 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 Dublin to Fresno?

The road trip is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Turlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Dublin and 83.9 miles from Fresno.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 1:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.59 one way or $65.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dublin and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.

Stop Ideas Near Turlock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Turlock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Turlock.

RAIL

Denair station

6 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Modesto station

20 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Merced station

39 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Manteca, CA

50 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 136.07 mi (218.98 km).

Dublin

#1 Dublin

The most populous city in Alameda County, California.

Population66,936
Coordinates37.7021500, -121.9357900
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Fresno

#2 Fresno

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area.

Population530,267
Coordinates36.7477300, -119.7723700
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: San Ramon Road (-121.935821, 37.702146)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.4 L · about $32.59
Round trip
$65.19
11.3 gal · 42.8 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $32.59 $65.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $34.27 $68.55
Premium $6.24 $35.27 $70.55
Diesel $7.57 $42.75 $85.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dublin and Fresno. The current time is 12:16:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.