How far is Fremont, CA from Tulare, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Tulare, CA is about 209 miles (336.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
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 most populous city in Merced County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Tulare.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Tulare.
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Start on Mowry Avenue
33 m · 7 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Turn right onto Fremont Boulevard
1.9 mi · 5 min · Fremont Boulevard
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Continue on Washington Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 680 North: Sacramento
1216 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue
4.3 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton
2679 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 15 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
108.4 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 137: Tulare Avenue
1306 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right
72 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto East Tulare Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Tulare Avenue
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Turn left onto South J Street
16 m · 1 sec · South J Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South J Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Tulare.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CA 99 South
Merge slight left
108 mi · 02h 04m
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 Mostly Sunny near Tulare.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Tulare?
The road trip is about 209 miles (336.3 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Merced is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Fremont and 104.5 miles from Tulare.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 8:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.52 one way or $85.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Mostly Sunny near Tulare.
Stop Ideas Near Merced
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 Merced.
Merced station
Denair station
Mariposa, CA
Mariposa, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Tulare. Straight-line distance: 172.87 mi (278.21 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tulare
The most populous city in Tulare County, California.
| Population | 66,797 |
| Coordinates | 36.2077300, -119.3473400 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tulare (-119.34734, 36.20773)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $42.52 | $85.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $44.71 | $89.41 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $46.01 | $92.02 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $55.77 | $111.54 |
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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