How far is Fresno, CA from Corcoran, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Corcoran, CA is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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.
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 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Corcoran.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Corcoran.
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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
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 43 South: Hanford, Corcoran
917 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 43 South: Hanford, Corcoran
1784 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
855 ft · 17 sec · Highland Avenue
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Continue on South Highland Avenue
8.9 mi · 13 min · South Highland Avenue
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Continue on Central Valley Highway
9 mi · 13 min · Central Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Valley Highway
41 m · 3 sec · Central Valley Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Valley Highway
15.5 mi · 23 min · Central Valley Highway
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Turn right onto Santa Fe Avenue
1176 ft · 43 sec · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn straight onto Orange Avenue
42 m · 4 sec · Orange Avenue
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Turn left onto Otis Avenue
3213 ft · 1 min · Otis Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Chittenden Avenue
1218 ft · 56 sec · Chittenden Avenue
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Turn right onto Whitley Avenue
60 m · 5 sec · Whitley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whitley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Corcoran.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Central Valley Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Central Valley Highway
15.5 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fresno and Mostly Sunny near Corcoran.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Corcoran?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Laton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Fresno and 25.1 miles from Corcoran.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.27 one way or $20.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fresno and Mostly Sunny near Corcoran.
Stop Ideas Near Laton
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 Laton.
Hanford station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Corcoran. Straight-line distance: 46.41 mi (74.69 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 Corcoran
City in Kings County, California
| Population | 21,798 |
| Coordinates | 36.0980100, -119.5604000 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Corcoran (-119.5604, 36.09801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $11.11 | $22.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
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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