How far is Fresno, CA from East Oakdale, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to East Oakdale, CA is about 106 miles (170.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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 22m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and East Oakdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and East Oakdale.
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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
41.2 mi · 48 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward Shanks Road
1344 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Shanks Road North
1866 ft · 42 sec · Shanks Road North
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Turn left onto Vincent Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Vincent Road
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Turn left onto Santa Fe Avenue
6.2 mi · 9 min · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Geer Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Geer Road
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Continue on Albers Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Albers Road
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Continue on South Yosemite Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Yosemite Avenue
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Continue on Valley Home Road
2169 ft · 43 sec · Valley Home Road
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Turn sharp right onto Rodden Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Rodden Road
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Continue on Rodden Road
1 mi · 4 min · Rodden Road
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Continue on Rodden Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Rodden Road
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Turn right
87 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and East Oakdale.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Northbound California State Route 99
Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
41.2 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near East Oakdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to East Oakdale?
The road trip is about 106 miles (170.6 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 53 miles from Fresno and 53 miles from East Oakdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 1:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.58 one way or $43.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near East Oakdale.
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 East Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 91.55 mi (147.34 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 East Oakdale
Census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California
| Population | 2,762 |
| Coordinates | 37.7879800, -120.8038200 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Oakdale (-120.80382, 37.78798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $21.58 | $43.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $22.69 | $45.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $23.35 | $46.70 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $28.30 | $56.60 |
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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