How far is Fresno, CA from Del Rio, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Del Rio, CA is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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 02h 09m.
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.
The most populous city in Merced County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Del Rio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Del Rio.
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Start on East Washington Avenue
9 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto North First Street
968 ft · 23 sec · North First Street
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Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · East Belmont Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CA 99 North
965 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
62.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward Carpenter Road, Briggsmore Avenue
1798 ft · 46 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Briggsmore Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Briggsmore Avenue
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Turn left onto Tully Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Tully Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ladd Road
2897 ft · 47 sec · Ladd Road
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Turn right onto Carver Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Carver Road
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Turn right onto Thunderbird Drive
1928 ft · 2 min · Thunderbird Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Del Rio Drive
128 m · 18 sec · Del Rio Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Del Rio Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Del Rio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northbound California State Route 99
Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
62.8 mi · 01h 13m
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 Del Rio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Del Rio?
The road trip is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Merced is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Fresno and 52.5 miles from Del Rio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 2:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Del Rio.
Stop Ideas Near Merced
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 Merced.
Merced station
Denair station
Mariposa, CA
Mariposa, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Del Rio. Straight-line distance: 96.86 mi (155.88 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 Del Rio
Situated in the San Joaquin Valley area of Stanislaus County at an elevation of 128 feet, this community lies just north of Modesto near the Stanislaus River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7435400, -121.0118800 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Del Rio (-121.01188, 37.74354)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $23.17 | $46.33 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $24.05 | $48.09 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $31.13 | $62.26 |
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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