How far is Fresno, CA from King City, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to King City, CA is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fresno County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and King City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and King City.
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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
31.5 mi · 38 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Take the exit right toward CA 198 West: Lemoore NAS, Coalinga
2048 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert Memorial Highway
28.7 mi · 34 min · United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert Memorial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fresno Coalinga Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Fresno Coalinga Road
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Continue on East Elm Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Elm Avenue
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Continue on Warthan Canyon
47.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Warthan Canyon
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Take the ramp right
952 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
7.3 mi · 8 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CR G15, US 101 BUS: King City, First Street
1320 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto South First Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South First Street
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Turn left onto Division Street
1059 ft · 38 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto South Third Street
1609 ft · 59 sec · South Third Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and King City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Warthan Canyon
Continue on Warthan Canyon
47.1 mi · 01h 08m
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 King City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to King City?
The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Coalinga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Fresno and 63.9 miles from King City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 12:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near King City.
Stop Ideas Near Coalinga
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 Coalinga.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Lemoore, California
Paso Robles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and King City. Straight-line distance: 83.8 mi (134.86 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 King City
City in California, named after its founder, Charles King
| Population | 14,077 |
| Coordinates | 36.2127400, -121.1260300 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: King City (-121.12603, 36.21274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $26.02 | $52.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $27.36 | $54.72 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $28.16 | $56.31 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $34.13 | $68.25 |
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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