How far is Fresno, CA from Inverness, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Inverness, CA is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.
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.
A city in San Joaquin County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Inverness.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Inverness.
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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
74.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on MacArthur Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
12.9 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Rafeal
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
2148 ft · 33 sec · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central San Rafael
1526 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Irwin Street
654 ft · 21 sec · Irwin Street
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Turn left onto Fourth Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fourth Street
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Continue on Red Hill Avenue
3102 ft · 56 sec · Red Hill Avenue
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Continue on Center Boulevard
1.6 mi · 5 min · Center Boulevard
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Continue on Broadway
2117 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
14.9 mi · 30 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
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Turn right onto Shoreline Highway
628 ft · 21 sec · Shoreline Highway
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Turn left onto Bear Valley Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bear Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
3.5 mi · 7 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
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Turn left onto Argyle Street
36 m · 5 sec · Argyle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Argyle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Inverness.
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
74.7 mi · 01h 27m
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 Mostly Clear near Inverness.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Inverness?
The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Manteca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.3 miles from Fresno and 110.8 miles from Inverness.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 7:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.84 one way or $97.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Mostly Clear near Inverness.
Stop Ideas Near Manteca
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 Manteca.
Manteca, CA
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Robert J. Cabral Station
Tracy, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Inverness. Straight-line distance: 193.35 mi (311.16 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 Inverness
Situated on the western shore of Tomales Bay in Marin County, California, this unincorporated community lies at an elevation of roughly 43 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1010300, -122.8569400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inverness (-122.85694, 38.10103)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $48.84 | $97.67 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $50.69 | $101.38 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $52.17 | $104.35 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $65.62 | $131.24 |
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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