How far is Fresno, CA from Kerman, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Kerman, CA is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Kerman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Kerman.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min · East Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto North Abby Street
964 ft · 30 sec · North Abby Street
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Turn left onto East Thomas Avenue
114 m · 8 sec · East Thomas Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto South Madera Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Madera Avenue
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Turn slight left
66 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West D Street
34 m · 5 sec · West D Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West D Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Kerman.
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.
East Thomas Avenue
Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fresno and Slight Chance Light Rain near Kerman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Kerman?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
West Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Fresno and 8.8 miles from Kerman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 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 Kerman.
Stop Ideas Near West Park
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 West Park.
Fresno station
Madera
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Kerman. Straight-line distance: 16.01 mi (25.76 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 Kerman
Town in California, USA
| Population | 15,339 |
| Coordinates | 36.7235600, -120.0598800 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kerman (-120.05988, 36.72356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
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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