How far is Fresno, CA from Cypress, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Cypress, CA is about 242 miles (389.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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
242.04 mi
04h 35m
Flight
224.89 mi
361.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.89 mi
Kilometers
361.93 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.04 mi
Kilometers
389.53 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cypress
Tue, May 5, 9:19 PM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Wed, May 6, 1:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-05-05T16:44
Arrive Cypress
Tue, May 5, 9:19 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:48 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
Greenfield
CA

City in Monterey County, California, United States

From Fresno
121.2 mi
02h 17m
To Cypress
120.9 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North First Street

    1702 ft · 49 sec · North First Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue

    1227 ft · 29 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Tulare Street

    791 ft · 22 sec · Tulare Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward CA 41 South

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    954 ft · 13 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Yosemite Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    39.6 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley View Avenue

    1501 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Valley View Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Valley View Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Valley View Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Valley View Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ball Road

    2857 ft · 1 min · Ball Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Ball Road

    51 m · 11 sec · Ball Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ball Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
96.1 mi · 40%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 24%
CA 99 South
40.4 mi · 17%
I 405 South
25 mi · 10%
Santa Ana Freeway
14.4 mi · 6%
Valley View Street
2.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
224.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
02h 17m from Fresno
Leave By
7:48 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fresno and Partly Sunny near Cypress.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242 miles (389.5 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.2 miles from Fresno and 120.9 miles from Cypress.

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

The direct path is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 7:48 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.27 one way or $98.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fresno and Partly Sunny near Cypress.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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

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

RAIL

Bakersfield

12 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Wasco station

47 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Tehachapi, California

52 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Mojave, California

79 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Cypress. Straight-line distance: 224.89 mi (361.93 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
Cypress

#2 Cypress

A city in Orange County, California.

Population48,982
Coordinates33.8169600, -118.0372900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Cypress (-118.03729, 33.81696)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.54 gal
32.33 L · about $49.27
Round trip
$98.53
17.08 gal · 64.66 L
Estimated CO2
75.9 kg one way
Round trip: 151.8 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $49.27 $98.53
Mid-grade $6.07 $51.80 $103.61
Premium $6.24 $53.32 $106.63
Diesel $7.57 $64.62 $129.24

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresno and Cypress. The current time is 16:44:08.

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.