How far is Fresno, CA from Biola, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Biola, CA is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Biola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Biola.
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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
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Shaw Avenue
1638 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto West Shaw Avenue
7.1 mi · 16 min · West Shaw Avenue
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Turn left onto North 7th Avenue
2073 ft · 2 min · North 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto G Street
150 m · 22 sec · G Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · G Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Biola.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Shaw Avenue
Turn right onto West Shaw Avenue
7.11 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fresno and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Biola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Biola?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Old Fig Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Fresno and 8.2 miles from Biola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fresno and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Biola.
Stop Ideas Near Old Fig Garden
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 Old Fig Garden.
Fresno station
Madera
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Biola. Straight-line distance: 14.01 mi (22.55 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 Biola
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
| Population | 1,623 |
| Coordinates | 36.8021700, -120.0162700 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Biola (-120.01627, 36.80217)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
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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