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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 18m.
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.
City in Kings County, California, United States
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 Avenal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Avenal.
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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
31.5 mi · 38 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Take the exit right toward CA 198 West: Lemoore NAS, Coalinga
2048 ft · 50 sec
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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
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenal CutOff Road
1345 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Avenal Cutoff Road
18.4 mi · 25 min · Avenal Cutoff Road
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Turn left onto South Lassen Avenue
905 ft · 14 sec · South Lassen Avenue
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Continue on Skyline Boulevard
5.1 mi · 7 min · Skyline Boulevard
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Turn left onto South 7th Avenue
31 m · 7 sec · South 7th Avenue
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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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lemoore.
Lemoore, California
Hanford station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Corcoran station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Avenal. Straight-line distance: 55.08 mi (88.64 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 Avenal
City in Kings County, California, United States
| Population | 13,362 |
| Coordinates | 36.0041200, -120.1290300 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avenal (-120.12903, 36.00412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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