How far is Fresno, CA from Le Grand, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Le Grand, CA is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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.
The most populous city in Madera County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Le Grand.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Le Grand.
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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
5.5 mi · 6 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward Le Grand Avenue, Mintum Road
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Avenue 27
141 m · 11 sec · Avenue 27
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Turn right onto Road 15
3043 ft · 1 min · Road 15
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Continue on South Minturn Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · South Minturn Road
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Turn right onto Le Grand Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Le Grand Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Le Grand Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Le Grand.
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.
Avenue 7
Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Le Grand.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Le Grand?
The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Madera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Fresno and 23.7 miles from Le Grand.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Le Grand.
Stop Ideas Near Madera
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 Madera.
Madera
Fresno station
Merced station
Mariposa, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Le Grand. Straight-line distance: 42.35 mi (68.15 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 Le Grand
City in Merced County, California, United States
| Population | 1,659 |
| Coordinates | 37.2285500, -120.2482300 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Le Grand (-120.24823, 37.22855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $9.63 | $19.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.43 | $20.85 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.64 | $25.27 |
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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