How far is Fresno, CA from Avenal, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Avenal, CA is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.23 mi
01h 18m
Flight
55.08 mi
88.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.08 mi
Kilometers
88.64 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.23 mi
Kilometers
96.93 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avenal
Fri, Apr 10, 9:32 AM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Fri, Apr 10, 10:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-04-10T08:13
Arrive Avenal
Fri, Apr 10, 9:32 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lemoore
CA

City in Kings County, California, United States

From Fresno
30.1 mi
00h 39m
To Avenal
30.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.5 mi · 38 min · Yosemite Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward CA 198 West: Lemoore NAS, Coalinga

    2048 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert Memorial Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenal CutOff Road

    1345 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Avenal Cutoff Road

    18.4 mi · 25 min · Avenal Cutoff Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Lassen Avenue

    905 ft · 14 sec · South Lassen Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Skyline Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Skyline Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 7th Avenue

    31 m · 7 sec · South 7th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Avenue

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemoore
00h 39m from Fresno
Leave By
3:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fresno and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Avenal.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Lemoore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Fresno and 30.1 miles from Avenal.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.29 one way or $24.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fresno and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Avenal.

Stop Ideas Near Lemoore

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

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

BUS

Lemoore, California

2 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Hanford station

12 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

14 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Corcoran station

30 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Avenal. Straight-line distance: 55.08 mi (88.64 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
Avenal

#2 Avenal

City in Kings County, California, United States

Population13,362
Coordinates36.0041200, -120.1290300
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Avenal (-120.12903, 36.00412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.05 L · about $12.29
Round trip
$24.58
4.26 gal · 16.1 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $12.29 $24.58
Mid-grade $6.07 $12.92 $25.84
Premium $6.24 $13.30 $26.60
Diesel $7.57 $16.12 $32.24

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresno and Avenal. The current time is 08:13:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.