How far is Fremont, CA from Lemoore, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Lemoore, CA is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 county seat of Merced County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Lemoore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Lemoore.
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Start on Mowry Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Continue on Mowry Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Mowry Avenue
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Continue on Mowry Avenue
1067 ft · 24 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 880 South: San Jose
1568 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
758 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
32.3 mi · 37 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
1539 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street
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Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 50 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles
3148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
68.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 198: Lemoore, Hanford
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
43 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto West Dorris Avenue
26.5 mi · 31 min · West Dorris Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Lemoore Avenue
1106 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto South Lemoore Avenue
2768 ft · 57 sec · South Lemoore Avenue
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Turn left onto West Bush Street
154 m · 17 sec · West Bush Street
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Turn right onto Follett Street
907 ft · 25 sec · Follett Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Follett Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Lemoore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
68.2 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near Lemoore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Lemoore?
The road trip is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Los Banos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Fremont and 92.6 miles from Lemoore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.73 one way or $75.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Sunny near Lemoore.
Stop Ideas Near Los Banos
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 Los Banos.
Merced station
Denair station
Gilroy, California
Modesto station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Lemoore. Straight-line distance: 149.23 mi (240.16 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lemoore
City in Kings County, California, United States
| Population | 26,331 |
| Coordinates | 36.3007800, -119.7829100 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lemoore (-119.78291, 36.30078)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $37.73 | $75.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $39.67 | $79.34 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $40.83 | $81.66 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $49.49 | $98.98 |
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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