How far is Fortuna, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Fortuna, CA to Fresno, CA is about 440.8 miles (709.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 355.9 miles (572.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 16m.
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.
The most populous city in Sonoma County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fortuna and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fortuna and Fresno.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto 9th Street
45 m · 14 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
859 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 12th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 12th Street
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Take the ramp straight
993 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
114 mi · 2 hr 21 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 Fortuna 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
116 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fortuna and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fortuna to Fresno?
The road trip is about 440.8 miles (709.4 km) and usually takes 07h 16m 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?
Petaluma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.9 miles from Fortuna and 224.9 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 355.9 miles (572.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.9 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 $89.71 one way or $179.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fortuna and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Petaluma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rohnert Park Public Works
City of Santa Rosa
Petaluma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Petaluma.
Petaluma, California
Rohnert Park, California
Santa Rosa, California
Vallejo, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fortuna and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 355.88 mi (572.74 km).
#1 Fortuna
City in the United States of America
| Population | 12,107 |
| Coordinates | 40.5981900, -124.1572800 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 709 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 29m |
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 | $89.71 | $179.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $94.33 | $188.65 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $97.08 | $194.16 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $117.67 | $235.33 |
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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