How far is Fresno, CA from Cayucos, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Cayucos, CA is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kings County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Cayucos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Cayucos.
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Start on East Washington Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto North First Street
1702 ft · 49 sec · North First Street
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Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
1227 ft · 29 sec · East Tulare Avenue
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Continue on Tulare Street
791 ft · 22 sec · Tulare Street
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Take the ramp left toward CA 41 South
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
954 ft · 13 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Yosemite Freeway
81.9 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
24.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit left toward US 101
940 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
3.4 mi · 4 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 46 West: Cambria, Hearst Castle
1034 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Green Valley Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Green Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Green Valley Road
38 m · 2 sec · Green Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Green Valley Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Green Valley Road
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Turn left onto Old Creek Road
9.1 mi · 22 min · Old Creek Road
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Turn right onto Cabrillo Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cayucos
1091 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto 13th Street
102 m · 12 sec · 13th Street
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Turn right onto South Ocean Avenue
112 m · 9 sec · South Ocean Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ocean Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Cayucos.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Yosemite Freeway
Continue on Yosemite Freeway
81.9 mi · 01h 47m
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 Cayucos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Cayucos?
The road trip is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Fresno and 67 miles from Cayucos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 10:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.29 one way or $54.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Cayucos.
Stop Ideas Near Avenal
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 Avenal.
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Corcoran station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Cayucos. Straight-line distance: 109.72 mi (176.57 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 Cayucos
Census designated place
| Population | 2,592 |
| Coordinates | 35.4427500, -120.8921300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cayucos (-120.89213, 35.44275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $5.77 | $27.29 | $54.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $28.69 | $57.38 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $29.53 | $59.06 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $35.79 | $71.58 |
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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