How far is Fresno, CA from Concord, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Concord, CA is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.3 mi
03h 26m
Flight
150.36 mi
241.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.36 mi
Kilometers
241.98 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.3 mi
Kilometers
280.51 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 1:14 AM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Sat, Apr 18, 4:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-04-17T21:47
Arrive Concord
Sat, Apr 18, 1:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:08 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
Keyes
CA

City in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Fresno
87.1 mi
01h 43m
To Concord
87.2 mi
01h 43m

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
6 to 16 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 23 sec · North First Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Belmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward CA 99 North

    965 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South, I 680 North: San Jose, Sacramento, Concord, Walnut Creek

    857 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680 North: Walnut Creek, Concord, Sacramento

    1614 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway

    15.2 mi · 18 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg

    1.2 km · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Clayton Road, Concord

    1427 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Market Street

    640 ft · 24 sec · Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Willow Pass Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Willow Pass Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willow Pass Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northbound California State Route 99
74.7 mi · 43%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 13%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
19.6 mi · 11%
Donald D Doyle Highway
15.2 mi · 9%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 8%
CA 99 North
9.59 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Northbound California State Route 99

Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

74.7 mi · 01h 27m

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
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
150.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keyes
01h 43m from Fresno
Leave By
10:08 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Concord?

The road trip is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Keyes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Fresno and 87.2 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 10:08 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.48 one way or $70.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Keyes

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Keyes, 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 Keyes.

RAIL

Denair station

11 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Modesto station

12 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Manteca, CA

41 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

48 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Concord. Straight-line distance: 150.36 mi (241.98 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
Concord

#2 Concord

The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.

Population128,544
Coordinates37.9779800, -122.0310700
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Concord (-122.03107, 37.97798)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.28 L · about $35.48
Round trip
$70.96
12.3 gal · 46.56 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $35.48 $70.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $37.31 $74.61
Premium $6.24 $38.39 $76.79
Diesel $7.57 $46.54 $93.07

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 Concord. The current time is 21:47:57.

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.