How far is Fresno, CA from Cherry Valley, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Cherry Valley, CA is about 294.5 miles (473.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
294.49 mi
05h 35m
Flight
248.11 mi
399.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.11 mi
Kilometers
399.3 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.49 mi
Kilometers
473.93 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherry Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 12:16 AM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Sat, Apr 18, 5:51 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-04-17T18:41
Arrive Cherry Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 12:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:50 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fresno
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lebec
CA

City in California, United States of America

From Fresno
147.3 mi
02h 47m
To Cherry Valley
147.2 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Cherry Valley.

  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

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Cherry Valley Boulevard

    1232 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Cherry Valley Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Cherry Valley Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Beaumont Avenue

    1385 ft · 30 sec · Beaumont Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beaumont Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
92.8 mi · 32%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 20%
Foothill Freeway
44 mi · 15%
CA 99 South
40.4 mi · 14%
San Bernardino Freeway
20.1 mi · 7%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
248.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebec
02h 47m from Fresno
Leave By
5:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Cherry Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Cherry Valley?

The road trip is about 294.5 miles (473.9 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.3 miles from Fresno and 147.2 miles from Cherry Valley.

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

The direct path is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 5:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.94 one way or $119.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Cherry Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Lebec

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lebec, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Fillmore, California

50 mi away
718 West Ventura St.
BUS

Tehachapi, California

50 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Santa Paula, California

58 mi away
245 South Palm Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

60 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Cherry Valley. Straight-line distance: 248.11 mi (399.3 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
Cherry Valley

#2 Cherry Valley

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,362
Coordinates33.9725200, -116.9772500
Altitude860
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Cherry Valley (-116.97725, 33.97252)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.39 gal
39.34 L · about $59.94
Round trip
$119.88
20.78 gal · 78.68 L
Estimated CO2
92.3 kg one way
Round trip: 184.7 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $59.94 $119.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $63.03 $126.05
Premium $6.24 $64.86 $129.73
Diesel $7.57 $78.62 $157.24

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresno and Cherry Valley. The current time is 18:41:54.

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.