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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.42 mi
01h 00m
Flight
42.35 mi
68.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.35 mi
Kilometers
68.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.42 mi
Kilometers
76.32 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Grand
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-04-23T02:08
Arrive Le Grand
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fresno
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Madera
CA

The most populous city in Madera County, California.

From Fresno
23.7 mi
00h 30m
To Le Grand
23.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 23 sec · North First Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Belmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward CA 99 North

    965 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Le Grand Avenue, Mintum Road

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Avenue 27

    141 m · 11 sec · Avenue 27

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Road 15

    3043 ft · 1 min · Road 15

  12. 12

    Continue on South Minturn Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · South Minturn Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Le Grand Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Le Grand Road

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 46%
CA 99 North
9.59 mi · 20%
Northbound California State Route 99
5.45 mi · 12%
South Minturn Road
5.32 mi · 11%
East Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi · 6%
Le Grand Road
1.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madera
00h 30m from Fresno
Leave By
4:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madera, 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 Madera.

RAIL

Madera

4 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
RAIL

Fresno station

35 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
RAIL

Merced station

53 mi away
324 West 24th St
BUS

Mariposa, CA

59 mi away
Highway 140 and 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Le Grand. Straight-line distance: 42.35 mi (68.15 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
Le Grand

#2 Le Grand

City in Merced County, California, United States

Population1,659
Coordinates37.2285500, -120.2482300
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Le Grand (-120.24823, 37.22855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.27
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresno and Le Grand. The current time is 02:08:49.

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.