How far is Fresno, CA from Coarsegold, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Coarsegold, CA is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Coarsegold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Coarsegold.
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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
807 ft · 16 sec · East Tulare Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Divisadero Street
103 m · 11 sec · Divisadero Street
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Take the ramp right
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Yosemite Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Continue on Southern Yosemite Highway
28.2 mi · 38 min · Southern Yosemite Highway
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Turn left
51 m · 12 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 Coarsegold.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern Yosemite Highway
Continue on Southern Yosemite Highway
28.2 mi · 00h 38m
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 Sunny near Coarsegold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Coarsegold?
The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Friant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Fresno and 19 miles from Coarsegold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 4:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.39 one way or $16.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Coarsegold.
Stop Ideas Near Friant
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 Friant.
Madera
Fresno station
Mariposa, CA
Mariposa, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Coarsegold. Straight-line distance: 35.76 mi (57.55 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 Coarsegold
Positioned in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Madera County at an elevation of 2,218 feet, this community lies along State Route 41, a primary corridor to Yosemite National Park.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.2621700, -119.7009800 |
| Altitude | 676 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coarsegold (-119.70098, 37.26217)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $11.27 | $22.55 |
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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