How far is Fair Oaks, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Fair Oaks, CA to Fresno, CA is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.86 mi
03h 08m
Flight
154.59 mi
248.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.59 mi
Kilometers
248.79 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.86 mi
Kilometers
295.89 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Wed, Apr 22, 9:36 PM PDT
Return by in Fair Oaks
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fair Oaks
2026-04-22T18:27
Arrive Fresno
Wed, Apr 22, 9:36 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fair Oaks
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Keyes
CA

City in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Fair Oaks
87.1 mi
01h 34m
To Fresno
96.8 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fair Oaks and Fresno.

  1. 1

    Start on Sunrise Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Sacramento

    2967 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · El Dorado Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Bradshaw Road

    1476 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bradshaw Road

    9 mi · 13 min · Bradshaw Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bradshaw Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Bradshaw Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Bradshaw Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bradshaw Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Grant Line Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Grant Line Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Kammerer Road

    596 ft · 10 sec · Kammerer Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1634 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    42.4 mi · 49 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    106.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

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

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
149 mi · 81%
Bradshaw Road
11.9 mi · 6%
El Dorado Freeway
4.1 mi · 2%
West Belmont Avenue
2.95 mi · 2%
Sunrise Boulevard
2.33 mi · 1%
Grant Line Road
2.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
154.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keyes
01h 34m from Fair Oaks
Leave By
10:42 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Fair Oaks and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fair Oaks to Fresno?

The road trip is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Keyes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Fair Oaks and 96.8 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 10:42 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.44 one way or $74.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fair Oaks and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.

Stop Ideas Near Keyes

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Keyes, 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 Keyes.

RAIL

Denair station

11 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Modesto station

12 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Manteca, CA

41 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

48 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fair Oaks and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 154.59 mi (248.79 km).

Fair Oaks

#1 Fair Oaks

California

Population30,912
Coordinates38.6446300, -121.2721700
Altitude53
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: Sunrise Boulevard (-121.27225, 38.644651)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.56 L · about $37.44
Round trip
$74.88
12.98 gal · 49.12 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $37.44 $74.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $39.37 $78.74
Premium $6.24 $40.52 $81.03
Diesel $7.57 $49.11 $98.22

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 Fair Oaks and Fresno. The current time is 18:27:47.

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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.