How far is Fresno, CA from Hanford, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Hanford, CA is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Hanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Hanford.
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Start on East Washington Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto North First Street
1702 ft · 49 sec · North First Street
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Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
1227 ft · 29 sec · East Tulare Avenue
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Continue on Tulare Street
791 ft · 22 sec · Tulare Street
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Take the ramp left toward CA 41 South
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
954 ft · 13 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Yosemite Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 43 South: Hanford, Corcoran
917 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 43 South: Hanford, Corcoran
1784 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
855 ft · 17 sec · Highland Avenue
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Continue on South Highland Avenue
8.9 mi · 13 min · South Highland Avenue
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Continue on Central Valley Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Central Valley Highway
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Turn right onto North 10th Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · North 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
2613 ft · 1 min · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Douty Street
90 m · 8 sec · North Douty Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Douty Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Hanford.
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.
CA 99 South
Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Hanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Hanford?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Fresno and 16.7 miles from Hanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Hanford.
Stop Ideas Near Selma
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 Selma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Hanford. Straight-line distance: 29.88 mi (48.08 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 Hanford
The most populous city in Kings County, California.
| Population | 58,352 |
| Coordinates | 36.3274500, -119.6456800 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hanford (-119.64568, 36.32745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
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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