How far is Fresno, CA from Coto De Caza, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Coto De Caza, CA is about 273.4 miles (440 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.8 miles (402 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Coto De Caza.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Coto De Caza.
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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
39.6 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
25.7 mi · 30 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
788 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
981 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1198 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street, First Street
1122 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on Irvine Boulevard
6.9 mi · 11 min · Irvine Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 133 Toll North
1308 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastern Transportation Corridor
1.2 km · 53 sec · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 241 South: Santa Margarita
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Transportation Corridor
8.8 mi · 10 min · Foothill Transportation Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward Antonio Parkway
1871 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Antonio Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Antonio Parkway
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Turn right onto Coto de Caza Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Coto de Caza Drive
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Turn right onto Via Roble
1384 ft · 1 min · Via Roble
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Via Colinas
1047 ft · 48 sec · Via Colinas
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Turn right onto Coto de Caza Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Coto de Caza Drive
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Turn right onto Via Barcaza
44 m · 6 sec · Via Barcaza
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Via Barcaza
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Coto De Caza.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fresno and Mostly Sunny near Coto De Caza.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Coto De Caza?
The road trip is about 273.4 miles (440 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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 136.8 miles from Fresno and 136.6 miles from Coto De Caza.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.8 miles (402 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 6:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.67 one way or $111.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fresno and Mostly Sunny near Coto De Caza.
Stop Ideas Near Lebec
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 Lebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Coto De Caza. Straight-line distance: 249.8 mi (402.01 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 Coto De Caza
Census-designated place in Orange County, California
| Population | 14,866 |
| Coordinates | 33.6041900, -117.5869900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coto De Caza (-117.58699, 33.60419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $55.67 | $111.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $58.54 | $117.07 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $60.24 | $120.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $73.02 | $146.04 |
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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