How far is Fresno County, CA from Piedmont, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno County, CA to Piedmont, CA is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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
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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 38m.
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 Stanislaus County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno County and Piedmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno County and Piedmont.
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Start on the route
72 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto East Olive Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Olive Avenue
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Turn left onto North Fowler Avenue
750 ft · 15 sec · North Fowler Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 180 West
2350 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99: Bakersfield, Sacramento
721 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
74.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on MacArthur Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Warren Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Warren Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Moraga Avenue, Thornhill Drive
891 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight left onto Moraga Avenue
91 m · 8 sec · Moraga Avenue
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Continue on Moraga Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Moraga Avenue
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
1719 ft · 51 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
862 ft · 29 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
831 ft · 37 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Continue on Magnolia Avenue
1064 ft · 1 min · Magnolia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Magnolia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno County and Piedmont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northbound California State Route 99
Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
74.7 mi · 01h 27m
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 Fresno County and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Piedmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno County to Piedmont?
The road trip is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Turlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Fresno County and 92 miles from Piedmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 9:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.38 one way or $74.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno County and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Piedmont.
Stop Ideas Near Turlock
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 Turlock.
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Manteca, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno County and Piedmont. Straight-line distance: 159.92 mi (257.36 km).
#1 Fresno County
County in California, United States
| Population | 1,000,918 |
| Coordinates | 36.7581800, -119.6493200 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Piedmont
City in California
| Population | 11,335 |
| Coordinates | 37.8243700, -122.2316300 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piedmont (-122.23163, 37.82437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $37.38 | $74.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $39.31 | $78.62 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $40.45 | $80.91 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $49.03 | $98.07 |
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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