How far is Fairmead, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Fairmead, CA to Fresno, CA is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmead and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmead and Fresno.
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Start on Avenue 22 1/2
18 m · 6 sec · Avenue 22 1/2
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Turn left onto Road 19 1/2
58 m · 8 sec · Road 19 1/2
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Continue on Sinclair Drive
119 m · 20 sec · Sinclair Drive
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Turn left onto Fairmead Circle
671 ft · 33 sec · Fairmead Circle
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairmead Boulevard
2305 ft · 1 min · Fairmead Boulevard
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Turn left onto Avenue 22
1312 ft · 40 sec · Avenue 22
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Turn right onto Road 20
1334 ft · 37 sec · Road 20
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Continue on Avenue 21 1/2
725 ft · 26 sec · Avenue 21 1/2
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Take the ramp left
1659 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southbound California State Route 99
29.2 mi · 33 min · Southbound California State Route 99
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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 Fairmead 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.
Southbound California State Route 99
Merge slight left onto Southbound California State Route 99
29.2 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fairmead and Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmead to Fresno?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Parksdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Fairmead and 18.8 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.95 one way or $15.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairmead and Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Parksdale
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 Parksdale.
Madera
Fresno station
Merced station
Mariposa, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmead and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 32.49 mi (52.28 km).
#1 Fairmead
Situated in the flat agricultural landscape of the San Joaquin Valley at an elevation of 253 feet, this census-designated place lies in Madera County along Highway 99.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0763300, -120.1929500 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $6.26 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $8.50 | $16.99 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $10.68 | $21.37 |
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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