How far is Fresno, CA from Alpaugh, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Alpaugh, CA is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
80.82 mi
01h 39m
Flight
61.5 mi
98.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.5 mi
Kilometers
98.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.82 mi
Kilometers
130.07 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpaugh
Tue, Apr 14, 5:26 PM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Tue, Apr 14, 7:05 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-04-14T15:46
Arrive Alpaugh
Tue, Apr 14, 5:26 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fresno
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Visalia
CA

The fifth most populous city in Tulare County, California.

From Fresno
40.5 mi
00h 49m
To Alpaugh
40.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Alpaugh.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North First Street

    1702 ft · 49 sec · North First Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue

    1227 ft · 29 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Tulare Street

    791 ft · 22 sec · Tulare Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward CA 41 South

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    954 ft · 13 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Yosemite Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    39.6 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    26 mi · 28 min · Golden State Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 56, Ducor

    1145 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sierra Avenue

    141 m · 9 sec · Sierra Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Sierra Road

    2886 ft · 58 sec · West Sierra Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Avenue 56

    9.1 mi · 17 min · Avenue 56

  15. 15

    Continue on Borchardt Drive

    2328 ft · 1 min · Borchardt Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Center Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Center Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Tule Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Tule Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tule Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Alpaugh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 South
40.4 mi · 50%
Golden State Highway
26 mi · 32%
Avenue 56
9.27 mi · 11%
Center Avenue
1.9 mi · 2%
Yosemite Freeway
1.09 mi · 1%
West Sierra Road
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 South

Merge slight left

39.6 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Visalia
00h 49m from Fresno
Leave By
3:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Alpaugh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Alpaugh?

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Visalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Fresno and 40.4 miles from Alpaugh.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Alpaugh.

Stop Ideas Near Visalia

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

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

BUS

Visalia, California

1 mi away
425 E. Oak Street
BUS

Goshen Junction, California

12 mi away
30435 Road 68
RAIL

Hanford station

32 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A
RAIL

Corcoran station

35 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Alpaugh. Straight-line distance: 61.5 mi (98.98 km).

Fresno

#1 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
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#2 Alpaugh

Alpaugh is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8877300, -119.4873400
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Alpaugh (-119.48734, 35.88773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.8 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.88
5.7 gal · 21.6 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $16.44 $32.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $17.29 $34.58
Premium $6.24 $17.79 $35.59
Diesel $7.57 $21.57 $43.13

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 · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresno and Alpaugh. The current time is 15:46:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.