How far is Eldridge, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Eldridge, CA to Fresno, CA is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eldridge and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eldridge and Fresno.
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Start on Trestle Glen Drive
51 m · 10 sec · Trestle Glen Drive
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Turn left onto Toyon
1277 ft · 1 min · Toyon
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Turn left onto Harney
715 ft · 38 sec · Harney
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Turn left onto Arnold Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Arnold Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hap Arnold Roundabout
31 m · 4 sec · Arnold Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Arnold Drive
4.9 mi · 9 min · Arnold Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stage Gulch Road
580 ft · 11 sec · Stage Gulch Road
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Continue on Arnold Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Arnold Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Arnold Drive
40 m · 2 sec · Arnold Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Arnold Drive
6.6 mi · 9 min · Arnold Drive
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Sears Point Road
10.1 mi · 14 min · Sears Point Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilson Avenue, Sacramento Street
1173 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilson Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Avenue
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Continue on Mare Island Way
1.3 mi · 3 min · Mare Island Way
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Continue on Curtola Parkway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Curtola Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Martinez, San Jose
1.1 km · 47 sec
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Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge
8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
13.4 mi · 16 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 580: Stockton
1581 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora
143 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
105.8 mi · 2 hr 1 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 Eldridge and Fresno.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Eldridge and Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eldridge to Fresno?
The road trip is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Ripon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Eldridge and 104.9 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 9:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.08 one way or $94.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eldridge and Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Ripon
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 Ripon.
Manteca, CA
Modesto station
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Robert J. Cabral Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eldridge and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 186.37 mi (299.94 km).
#1 Eldridge
Situated within the Sonoma Valley at an elevation of 177 feet, this unincorporated community lies between the Sonoma and Mayacamas mountain ranges in Sonoma County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3488000, -122.5108100 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| 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: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $47.08 | $94.17 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $48.87 | $97.74 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $50.30 | $100.60 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $63.27 | $126.53 |
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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