How far is Fresno, CA from Fairfield, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Fairfield, CA is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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 03h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Fairfield.
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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
84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Continue on Golden State Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 4
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Sacramento
2364 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North
3062 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 12: Lodi, Fairfield
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
23.6 mi · 34 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.2 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1028 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Jackson Street
2052 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Texas Street
1322 ft · 31 sec · Texas Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Texas Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Fairfield.
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
84.6 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fresno and Slight Chance Light Rain near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Keyes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from Fresno and 89.2 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 $36.29 one way or $72.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fresno and Slight Chance Light Rain near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Keyes
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 Keyes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 161.9 mi (260.56 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 Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 117,580 |
| Coordinates | 38.2493600, -122.0399700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield (-122.03997, 38.24936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $36.29 | $72.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $38.16 | $76.31 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $39.27 | $78.54 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $47.60 | $95.19 |
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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