How far is Fresno, CA from Blythe, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Blythe, CA is about 439.9 miles (708 km), with a travel time of about 08h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 363.8 miles (585.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
439.91 mi
08h 09m
Flight
363.82 mi
585.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
363.82 mi
Kilometers
585.51 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
439.91 mi
Kilometers
707.96 km
Drive Time
08h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blythe
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 AM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Blythe
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:09 PM to 3:39 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fresno
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Pasadena
CA

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Fresno
219.9 mi
04h 04m
To Blythe
220 mi
04h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Blythe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Blythe.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North First Street

    1702 ft · 49 sec · North First Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue

    1227 ft · 29 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Tulare Street

    791 ft · 22 sec · Tulare Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward CA 41 South

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    954 ft · 13 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Yosemite Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    39.6 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Orange Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: San Bernardino, Los Angeles

    928 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino Freeway, San Bernardino

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    9 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    14.3 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  27. 27

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    40.3 mi · 44 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

    32.5 mi · 35 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

  30. 30

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    92.6 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Lovekin Boulevard

    1677 ft · 47 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Lovekin Boulevard

    1330 ft · 32 sec · South Lovekin Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West Hobsonway

    2789 ft · 1 min · West Hobsonway

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hobsonway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Blythe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
133 mi · 30%
Golden State Freeway
92.8 mi · 21%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 13%
Foothill Freeway
44 mi · 10%
CA 99 South
40.4 mi · 9%
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
33.5 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

92.6 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.1 mi
363.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pasadena
04h 04m from Fresno
Leave By
7:42 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Blythe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Blythe?

The road trip is about 439.9 miles (708 km) and usually takes 08h 09m 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?

Pasadena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.9 miles from Fresno and 220 miles from Blythe.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 363.8 miles (585.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.1 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 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 $89.53 one way or $179.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Blythe.

Stop Ideas Near Pasadena

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pasadena and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Manor Hotel
Stay option 10.5 mi away

The Manor Hotel

Hollywood , CA
5930 Franklin Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028, United States
Rating 4.9/5 15 reviews Hotel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.3 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

City Of El Monte Public Works Department

El Monte , CA
3990 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pasadena.

BUS

Pasadena, California

1 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

11 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

13 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

La Crescenta, California

14 mi away
Honolulu & Lowell Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Blythe. Straight-line distance: 363.82 mi (585.51 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
Blythe

#2 Blythe

City in California

Population19,673
Coordinates33.6103000, -114.5963500
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Blythe (-114.59635, 33.6103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 708 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.52 gal
58.76 L · about $89.53
Round trip
$179.07
31.04 gal · 117.52 L
Estimated CO2
137.9 kg one way
Round trip: 275.9 kg / 608 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $89.53 $179.07
Mid-grade $6.07 $94.14 $188.29
Premium $6.24 $96.89 $193.78
Diesel $7.57 $117.44 $234.88

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 Blythe. The current time is 00:35:42.

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.