How far is Foothill Farms, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Foothill Farms, CA to Fresno, CA is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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
181.9 mi
03h 07m
Flight
158.89 mi
255.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.89 mi
Kilometers
255.71 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.9 mi
Kilometers
292.74 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Wed, May 13, 5:47 PM PDT
Return by in Foothill Farms
Wed, May 13, 8:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Foothill Farms
2026-05-13T14:39
Arrive Fresno
Wed, May 13, 5:47 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Foothill Farms
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
Ceres
CA

A city in Stanislaus County, California.

From Foothill Farms
89.4 mi
01h 33m
To Fresno
92.6 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Foothill Farms and Fresno.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Foothill Farms and Fresno.

  1. 1

    Start on Hillsdale Boulevard

    144 m · 15 sec · Hillsdale Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Hillsdale Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hillsdale Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    534 ft · 16 sec · Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1653 ft · 21 sec · Capital City Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Sacramento Freeway

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    106.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

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

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Foothill Farms 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
164 mi · 90%
Capital City Freeway
8.97 mi · 5%
West Belmont Avenue
2.95 mi · 2%
Hillsdale Boulevard
1.69 mi · 1%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
0.65 mi
Belmont Avenue
0.29 mi
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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
158.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ceres
01h 33m from Foothill Farms
Leave By
10:44 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Foothill Farms and Sunny near Fresno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Foothill Farms to Fresno?

The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Ceres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Foothill Farms and 92.6 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 10:44 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.04 one way or $74.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Foothill Farms and Sunny near Fresno.

Stop Ideas Near Ceres

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

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

RAIL

Modesto station

9 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Denair station

16 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Manteca, CA

35 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

43 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Foothill Farms and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 158.89 mi (255.71 km).

Foothill Farms

#1 Foothill Farms

Census designated place

Population33,121
Coordinates38.6787700, -121.3511400
Altitude43
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: Hillsdale Boulevard (-121.351144, 38.678728)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.3 L · about $37.04
Round trip
$74.07
12.84 gal · 48.6 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $37.04 $74.07
Mid-grade $6.07 $38.94 $77.89
Premium $6.24 $40.08 $80.16
Diesel $7.57 $48.58 $97.16

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Foothill Farms and Fresno. The current time is 14:39:33.

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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.