How far is Fresno, CA from Citrus Heights, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Citrus Heights, CA is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Stanislaus County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Citrus Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Citrus Heights.
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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
84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Continue on Golden State Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E
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Keep slight left
44.7 mi · 52 min
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Antelope Road
1562 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Antelope Road, Citrus Heights
97 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Antelope Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Antelope Road
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Turn left onto Mariposa Avenue
564 ft · 20 sec · Mariposa Avenue
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Citrus Heights.
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
84.6 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fresno and Chance Light Rain near Citrus Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Citrus Heights?
The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Ceres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Fresno and 91.3 miles from Citrus Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 9:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.21 one way or $74.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fresno and Chance Light Rain near Citrus Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Ceres
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 Ceres.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Citrus Heights. Straight-line distance: 158.51 mi (255.09 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 Citrus Heights
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 87,691 |
| Coordinates | 38.7071200, -121.2810600 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Citrus Heights (-121.28106, 38.70712)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $37.21 | $74.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $39.13 | $78.25 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $40.27 | $80.53 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $48.81 | $97.61 |
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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