How far is Fresno, CA from Blackhawk, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Blackhawk, CA is about 158.4 miles (255 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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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 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Blackhawk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Blackhawk.
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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
74.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
15.7 mi · 18 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fallon Road, El Charro Road
1555 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Fallon Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Fallon Road
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Continue on Tassajara Road
2692 ft · 56 sec · Tassajara Road
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Continue on Camino Tassajara
4.9 mi · 8 min · Camino Tassajara
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Turn right onto Blackhawk Drive
1.9 mi · 5 min · Blackhawk Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Eagle Nest Place
15 m · 5 sec · Eagle Nest Place
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Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Nest Place
554 ft · 24 sec · Eagle Nest Place
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Turn left onto Eagle Ridge Drive
2190 ft · 2 min · Eagle Ridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eagle Ridge Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Blackhawk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northbound California State Route 99
Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
74.7 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Blackhawk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Blackhawk?
The road trip is about 158.4 miles (255 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Turlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Fresno and 79.3 miles from Blackhawk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.00 one way or $70.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Blackhawk.
Stop Ideas Near Turlock
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 Turlock.
Denair station
Modesto station
Merced station
Manteca, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Blackhawk. Straight-line distance: 138.83 mi (223.43 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 Blackhawk
Situated in the foothills of Mount Diablo in Contra Costa County at an elevation of 997 feet, this unincorporated community is part of the San Francisco Bay Area's East Bay region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.8207600, -121.9077400 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blackhawk (-121.90774, 37.82076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $35.00 | $70.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $36.33 | $72.66 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $37.39 | $74.78 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $47.03 | $94.06 |
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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