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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.34 mi
00h 31m
Flight
14.01 mi
22.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.01 mi
Kilometers
22.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.34 mi
Kilometers
26.29 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biola
Wed, Apr 22, 10:51 PM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-04-22T22:20
Arrive Biola
Wed, Apr 22, 10:51 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fresno
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Old Fig Garden
CA

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

From Fresno
8.1 mi
00h 15m
To Biola
8.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

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.

  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

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Shaw Avenue

    1638 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Shaw Avenue

    7.1 mi · 16 min · West Shaw Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 7th Avenue

    2073 ft · 2 min · North 7th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto G Street

    150 m · 22 sec · G Street

  10. 10

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Shaw Avenue
7.11 mi · 44%
CA 99 North
5.35 mi · 33%
East Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi · 18%
North 7th Avenue
0.39 mi · 2%
Shaw Avenue
0.31 mi · 2%
North First Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Fig Garden
00h 15m from Fresno
Leave By
7:28 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Old Fig Garden, 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 Old Fig Garden.

RAIL

Fresno station

7 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
RAIL

Madera

27 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

48 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Hanford station

54 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Biola. Straight-line distance: 14.01 mi (22.55 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
Biola

#2 Biola

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

Population1,623
Coordinates36.8021700, -120.0162700
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Biola (-120.01627, 36.80217)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.18 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.69
1.16 gal · 4.36 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresno and Biola. The current time is 22:20:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.