How far is Fresno, CA from Chatsworth, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Chatsworth, CA is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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 52m.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
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 Chatsworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Chatsworth.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 14: Truck Route I 5
3199 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Highway
1631 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Sierra Highway
109 m · 11 sec · Sierra Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto San Fernando Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · San Fernando Road
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Turn right onto Balboa Road
944 ft · 35 sec · Balboa Road
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Turn straight onto Balboa Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Balboa Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward CA 118 West
1880 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward De Soto Avenue
154 m · 14 sec
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Continue on De Soto Avenue
957 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on De Soto Avenue
71 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto De Soto Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · De Soto Avenue
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Turn right onto Devonshire Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Devonshire Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Devonshire Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Chatsworth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 01h 03m
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 Clear near Chatsworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Chatsworth?
The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Oildale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.1 miles from Fresno and 102 miles from Chatsworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 9:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.08 one way or $90.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Clear near Chatsworth.
Stop Ideas Near Oildale
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 Oildale.
Bakersfield
Wasco station
Tehachapi, California
Mojave, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Chatsworth. Straight-line distance: 184.25 mi (296.52 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 Chatsworth
Located in the northwestern San Fernando Valley at an elevation of approximately 978 feet, this Los Angeles County community is defined by its proximity to the Santa Susana Mountains and Simi Hills.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2572300, -118.6012000 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatsworth (-118.6012, 34.25723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $45.08 | $90.16 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $46.79 | $93.59 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $48.16 | $96.32 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $60.57 | $121.15 |
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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