How far is El Dorado Hills, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from El Dorado Hills, CA to Fresno, CA is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Dorado Hills and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Dorado Hills and Fresno.
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Start on Stanford Lane
612 ft · 32 sec · Stanford Lane
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Turn left onto Governor Drive
903 ft · 27 sec · Governor Drive
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Turn right onto El Dorado Hills Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · El Dorado Hills Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward US 50 West: Sacramento
2582 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bradshaw Road
1476 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
9 mi · 13 min · Bradshaw Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bradshaw Road
25 m · 2 sec · Bradshaw Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bradshaw Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bradshaw Road
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Turn right onto Grant Line Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Grant Line Road
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Continue on Kammerer Road
596 ft · 10 sec · Kammerer Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1634 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
42.4 mi · 49 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Keep slight left
106.7 mi · 2 hr 2 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 El Dorado Hills and Fresno.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Sacramento Freeway
Keep slight left
107 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Dorado Hills 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 El Dorado Hills to Fresno?
The road trip is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bystrom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from El Dorado Hills and 102.7 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.81 one way or $79.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Dorado Hills and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Bystrom
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 Bystrom.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Dorado Hills and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 151.83 mi (244.35 km).
#1 El Dorado Hills
Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California
| Population | 42,108 |
| Coordinates | 38.6857400, -121.0821700 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $39.81 | $79.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $41.86 | $83.71 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $43.08 | $86.15 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $52.21 | $104.42 |
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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