How far is Fresno, CA from East Richmond Heights, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to East Richmond Heights, CA is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
186.87 mi
03h 40m
Flight
162.24 mi
261.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.24 mi
Kilometers
261.1 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.87 mi
Kilometers
300.74 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Richmond Heights
Wed, Apr 22, 12:41 AM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Wed, Apr 22, 4:21 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-04-21T21:00
Arrive East Richmond Heights
Wed, Apr 22, 12:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM PDT

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

Leave by
9:40 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
Shackelford
CA

City in Modesto, California, United States of America

From Fresno
93.4 mi
01h 50m
To East Richmond Heights
93.5 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and East Richmond Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and East Richmond Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 23 sec · North First Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Belmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward CA 99 North

    965 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Eastshore Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Solano Avenue

    788 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Amador Street

    53 m · 9 sec · Amador Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Solano Avenue

    1676 ft · 51 sec · Solano Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Arlington Boulevard

    2127 ft · 44 sec · Arlington Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Zinn Street

    84 m · 17 sec · Zinn Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Plymouth Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · Plymouth Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

    625 ft · 28 sec · Highland Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and East Richmond Heights.

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northbound California State Route 99
74.7 mi · 40%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.7 mi · 16%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 12%
MacArthur Freeway
16.7 mi · 9%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 7%
CA 99 North
9.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Northbound California State Route 99

Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

74.7 mi · 01h 27m

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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
162.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shackelford
01h 50m from Fresno
Leave By
9:40 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fresno and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Richmond Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fresno to East Richmond Heights?

The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Shackelford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.4 miles from Fresno and 93.5 miles from East Richmond Heights.

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

The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 9:40 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.02 one way or $76.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fresno and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Richmond Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Shackelford

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

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

RAIL

Modesto station

9 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Denair station

19 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Manteca, CA

31 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

40 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and East Richmond Heights. Straight-line distance: 162.24 mi (261.1 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
East Richmond Heights

#2 East Richmond Heights

Place in California, United States of America

Population3,280
Coordinates37.9449200, -122.3135800
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: East Richmond Heights (-122.31358, 37.94492)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.96 L · about $38.02
Round trip
$76.04
13.18 gal · 49.92 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $38.02 $76.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $39.97 $79.95
Premium $6.24 $41.14 $82.28
Diesel $7.57 $49.87 $99.73

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresno and East Richmond Heights. The current time is 21:00:41.

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.