How far is Murray Field, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Murray Field, CA to Fresno, CA is about 459.3 miles (739.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 364.9 miles (587.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 54m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
A city in Sonoma County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murray Field and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murray Field and Fresno.
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Start on Airport Road
1389 ft · 1 min · Airport Road
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Continue on Airport Road
39 m · 8 sec · Airport Road
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Turn left onto Redwood Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
3 mi · 6 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Redwood Highway
128.9 mi · 2 hr 38 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on Willits Bypass
5.4 mi · 6 min · Willits Bypass
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Continue on Redwood Highway
116.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Redwood Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
13.6 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
16.4 mi · 19 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.5 mi · 13 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 Murray Field and Fresno.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Redwood Highway
Continue on Redwood Highway
129 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Murray Field and Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murray Field to Fresno?
The road trip is about 459.3 miles (739.2 km) and usually takes 07h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rohnert Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.7 miles from Murray Field and 233.5 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 364.9 miles (587.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.4 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $93.52 one way or $187.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Murray Field and Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Rohnert Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rohnert Park Public Works
City of Santa Rosa
City of Santa Rosa - Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rohnert Park.
Rohnert Park, California
Santa Rosa, California
Petaluma, California
Healdsburg (Singletree Inn), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murray Field and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 364.9 mi (587.25 km).
#1 Murray Field
City in and county seat of Humboldt County, California, United States
| Population | 27,191 |
| Coordinates | 40.8035400, -124.1142700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 739 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 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 | $93.52 | $187.03 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $98.33 | $196.66 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $101.20 | $202.40 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $122.66 | $245.32 |
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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