How far is Fresno, CA from Bella Vista, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Bella Vista, CA is about 338.3 miles (544.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 06h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Bella Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Bella Vista.
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Start on East Washington Avenue
9 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto North First Street
968 ft · 23 sec · North First Street
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Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · East Belmont Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CA 99 North
965 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Continue on Golden State Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E
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Keep slight left
44.1 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe
2549 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
803 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Redding
1407 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5: Redding
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Westside Freeway
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Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
33.7 mi · 37 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Burney
1162 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
719 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 299
2.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 299
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Continue on State Highway 299
1 km · 54 sec · State Highway 299
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Continue on East Stillwater Way
1077 ft · 17 sec · East Stillwater Way
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Continue on Highway 299
3.4 mi · 5 min · Highway 299
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Bella Vista.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
121 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Bella Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Bella Vista?
The road trip is about 338.3 miles (544.4 km) and usually takes 06h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sacramento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.1 miles from Fresno and 169.1 miles from Bella Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.76 one way or $149.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Bella Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Sacramento
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sacramento
Citrus Heights Community Center
City of Refuge Sacramento
Citrus Heights City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sacramento.
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Elk Grove, California
Davis station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Bella Vista. Straight-line distance: 299.88 mi (482.61 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 Bella Vista
Situated in the foothills of the Cascade Range northeast of Redding, this unincorporated community in Shasta County rests at an elevation of 561 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6407100, -122.2325000 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bella Vista (-122.2325, 40.64071)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 544 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $6.26 | $74.76 | $149.51 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $77.60 | $155.20 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $79.87 | $159.73 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $100.45 | $200.90 |
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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