How far is Fresno, CA from Ceres, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Ceres, CA is about 91 miles (146.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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 01h 47m.
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.
City in Merced County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Ceres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Ceres.
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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
56.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward Whitmore Avenue
1035 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto East Whitmore Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · East Whitmore Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Whitmore Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Ceres.
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
56.3 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Fresno and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Ceres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Ceres?
The road trip is about 91 miles (146.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Le Grand is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Fresno and 45.5 miles from Ceres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.52 one way or $37.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fresno and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Ceres.
Stop Ideas Near Le Grand
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 Le Grand.
Merced station
Madera
Mariposa, CA
Mariposa, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Ceres. Straight-line distance: 87.66 mi (141.08 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 Ceres
A city in Stanislaus County, California.
| Population | 48,603 |
| Coordinates | 37.5949300, -120.9577100 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ceres (-120.95771, 37.59493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $18.52 | $37.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $19.47 | $38.94 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.04 | $40.08 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $24.29 | $48.58 |
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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