How far is Fresno, CA from Fairmead, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Fairmead, CA is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Fairmead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Fairmead.
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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
19.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Road 20, Avenue 21½
1953 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Road 20
1334 ft · 44 sec · Road 20
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Turn left onto Avenue 22
1312 ft · 40 sec · Avenue 22
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Turn right onto Fairmead Boulevard
2305 ft · 1 min · Fairmead Boulevard
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Turn right onto Fairmead Circle
671 ft · 32 sec · Fairmead Circle
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Turn right onto Sinclair Drive
579 ft · 27 sec · Sinclair Drive
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Turn right onto Avenue 22 1/2
18 m · 2 sec · Avenue 22 1/2
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue 22 1/2
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Fairmead.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Avenue 7
Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Fairmead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Fairmead?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Parksdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Fresno and 17 miles from Fairmead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.51 one way or $15.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Fairmead.
Stop Ideas Near Parksdale
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 Parksdale.
Madera
Fresno station
Merced station
Mariposa, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Fairmead. Straight-line distance: 32.49 mi (52.28 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 Fairmead
Situated in the flat agricultural landscape of the San Joaquin Valley at an elevation of 253 feet, this census-designated place lies in Madera County along Highway 99.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0763300, -120.1929500 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairmead (-120.19295, 37.07633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $7.51 | $15.03 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $10.10 | $20.19 |
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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