How far is Fresno, CA from August, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to August, CA is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118 miles (189.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.34 mi
02h 28m
Flight
118.02 mi
189.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.02 mi
Kilometers
189.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.34 mi
Kilometers
201.72 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in August
Thu, Apr 16, 10:13 PM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Fri, Apr 17, 12:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-04-16T19:45
Arrive August
Thu, Apr 16, 10:13 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Atwater
CA

City in California

From Fresno
62.6 mi
01h 14m
To August
62.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 23 sec · North First Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Belmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward CA 99 North

    965 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  9. 9

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 88: Waterloo Road

    1005 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Waterloo Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Waterloo Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Filbert Street

    651 ft · 18 sec · North Filbert Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Filbert Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 67%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 17%
CA 99 North
9.59 mi · 8%
Old U.S. Route 99E
3.23 mi · 3%
East Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi · 2%
Golden State Highway
1.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Northbound California State Route 99

Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

84.6 mi · 01h 38m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
118 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atwater
01h 14m from Fresno
Leave By
1:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near August.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Atwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Fresno and 62.7 miles from August.

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

The direct path is about 118 miles (189.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 1:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.50 one way or $51.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Atwater

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

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

RAIL

Merced station

13 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Denair station

26 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Modesto station

45 mi away
1700 Held Drive
BUS

Mariposa, California

59 mi away
5158 State Highway 140

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and August. Straight-line distance: 118.02 mi (189.93 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
August

#2 August

Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California

Population8,390
Coordinates37.9788100, -121.2621700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: August (-121.26217, 37.97881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.74 L · about $25.50
Round trip
$51.00
8.84 gal · 33.48 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $25.50 $51.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $26.81 $53.62
Premium $6.24 $27.59 $55.19
Diesel $7.57 $33.45 $66.89

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresno and August. The current time is 19:45:37.

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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.