How far is Fresno, CA from Cedar Ridge, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Cedar Ridge, CA is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Cedar Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Cedar Ridge.
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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
22 mi · 25 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 140 West, CA 59 North
3271 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto V Street
998 ft · 24 sec · V Street
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Turn left onto West 16th Street
1917 ft · 33 sec · West 16th Street
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Turn right onto Snelling Highway
17.7 mi · 26 min · Snelling Highway
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Continue on La Grange Road
118 m · 7 sec · La Grange Road
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Continue on Merced Falls Road
2230 ft · 40 sec · Merced Falls Road
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Turn left onto La Grange Road
26.1 mi · 39 min · La Grange Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Soulsbyville Road
988 ft · 34 sec · Soulsbyville Road
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Turn right onto Longeway Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Longeway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Longeway Road
2185 ft · 55 sec · Longeway Road
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Turn right onto Big Hill Road
106 m · 10 sec · Big Hill Road
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Turn right onto Kewin Mill Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Kewin Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kewin Mill Road
48 m · 10 sec · Kewin Mill Road
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Turn left onto Estralita Drive
135 m · 20 sec · Estralita Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Estralita Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Cedar Ridge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
La Grange Road
Turn left onto La Grange Road
26.1 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Fresno and Clear near Cedar Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Cedar Ridge?
The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Fresno and 63.9 miles from Cedar Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.24 one way or $56.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Clear near Cedar Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Winton
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 Winton.
Merced station
Denair station
Modesto station
Mariposa, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Cedar Ridge. Straight-line distance: 95.18 mi (153.18 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 Cedar Ridge
Situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Tuolumne County at an elevation of 3,717 feet, this census-designated place lies within heavily forested terrain.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.0657600, -120.2768600 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Ridge (-120.27686, 38.06576)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $6.26 | $28.24 | $56.47 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $29.31 | $58.62 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $30.17 | $60.33 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $37.94 | $75.89 |
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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