How far is Fresno, CA from Atascadero, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Atascadero, CA is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kings County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Atascadero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Atascadero.
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Start on East Washington Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto North First Street
1702 ft · 49 sec · North First Street
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Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
1227 ft · 29 sec · East Tulare Avenue
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Continue on Tulare Street
791 ft · 22 sec · Tulare Street
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Take the ramp left toward CA 41 South
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
954 ft · 13 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Yosemite Freeway
81.9 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
24.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit left toward US 101
940 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
11.6 mi · 13 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Way
840 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Traffic Way
131 m · 19 sec · Traffic Way
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
30 m · 2 sec · El Camino Real
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · El Camino Real
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fresno and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Atascadero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Atascadero?
The road trip is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Fresno and 60.8 miles from Atascadero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 1:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.75 one way or $49.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fresno and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Atascadero.
Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City
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 Kettleman City.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Corcoran station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Atascadero. Straight-line distance: 100.36 mi (161.52 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Atascadero
City in California, USA
| Population | 30,254 |
| Coordinates | 35.4894200, -120.6707300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atascadero (-120.67073, 35.48942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $26.02 | $52.05 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $26.78 | $53.56 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $32.46 | $64.92 |
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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