How far is Fresno, CA from Laton, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Laton, CA is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.67 mi
00h 38m
Flight
22.24 mi
35.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.24 mi
Kilometers
35.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.67 mi
Kilometers
39.71 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:12 AM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Sun, Apr 19, 5:51 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-04-19T04:34
Arrive Laton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:12 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fresno
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Fowler
CA

City in Fresno County, California, United States

From Fresno
12.4 mi
00h 19m
To Laton
12.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Laton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Laton.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North First Street

    1702 ft · 49 sec · North First Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue

    1227 ft · 29 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Tulare Street

    791 ft · 22 sec · Tulare Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward CA 41 South

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    954 ft · 13 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Yosemite Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Merced Street

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on South Fowler Avenue

    1050 ft · 21 sec · South Fowler Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fowler Avenue

    13.5 mi · 24 min · South Fowler Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fowler Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Laton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Fowler Avenue
13.7 mi · 56%
CA 99 South
8.43 mi · 34%
Yosemite Freeway
1.09 mi · 4%
North First Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Merced Street
0.32 mi · 1%
East Tulare Avenue
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Fowler Avenue

Keep slight right to continue on South Fowler Avenue

13.5 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fowler
00h 19m from Fresno
Leave By
7:14 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fresno and Mostly Sunny near Laton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Laton?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Fowler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Fresno and 12.3 miles from Laton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fresno and Mostly Sunny near Laton.

Stop Ideas Near Fowler

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fowler, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fowler.

RAIL

Fresno station

15 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
RAIL

Hanford station

34 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

35 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Goshen Junction, California

39 mi away
30435 Road 68

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Laton. Straight-line distance: 22.24 mi (35.79 km).

Fresno

#1 Fresno

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area.

Population530,267
Coordinates36.7477300, -119.7723700
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Laton

#2 Laton

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

Population1,824
Coordinates36.4332800, -119.6868000
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Laton (-119.6868, 36.43328)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $5.02
Round trip
$10.04
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.02 $10.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.28 $10.55
Premium $6.24 $5.43 $10.86
Diesel $7.57 $6.58 $13.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresno and Laton. The current time is 04:34:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.