How far is Fresno, CA from Green Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Green Valley, CA is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Green Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Green Valley.
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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
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento, Fairfield Auto Mall, Chadbourne Road
1540 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Chadbourne Road
829 ft · 20 sec · Chadbourne Road
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Continue on Suisun Parkway
1414 ft · 33 sec · Suisun Parkway
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Turn right onto Abernathy Road
779 ft · 16 sec · Abernathy Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rockville Road
47 m · 4 sec · Rockville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rockville Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Rockville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Green Valley.
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
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.
Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Green Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Green Valley?
The road trip is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Bystrom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Fresno and 92.5 miles from Green Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.82 one way or $81.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Green Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Bystrom
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 Bystrom.
Modesto station
Denair station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Green Valley. Straight-line distance: 167.25 mi (269.17 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 Green Valley
Situated in Solano County at an elevation of 115 feet, this census-designated place occupies a valley formed by Green Valley Creek between the Vaca Mountains and the Mount George range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2529700, -122.1621900 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Valley (-122.16219, 38.25297)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $40.82 | $81.64 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $42.37 | $84.75 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $43.61 | $87.22 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $54.85 | $109.71 |
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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