How far is Fresno, CA from Lemoore, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Lemoore, CA is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
33.05 mi
00h 42m
Flight
30.89 mi
49.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.89 mi
Kilometers
49.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.05 mi
Kilometers
53.19 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lemoore
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Lemoore
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
Caruthers
CA

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

From Fresno
16.5 mi
00h 21m
To Lemoore
16.5 mi
00h 21m

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
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.3 mi · 35 min · Yosemite Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    902 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Hanford Armona Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Hanford Armona Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Lemoore Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Lemoore Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West D Street

    734 ft · 25 sec · West D Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Follett Street

    116 m · 11 sec · Follett Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Follett Street

    29 m · 3 sec · Follett Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Follett Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yosemite Freeway
29.4 mi · 89%
Hanford Armona Road
1.5 mi · 5%
North Lemoore Avenue
0.76 mi · 2%
North First Street
0.32 mi · 1%
East Tulare Avenue
0.23 mi · 1%
CA 41 South
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Yosemite Freeway

Continue on Yosemite Freeway

29.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caruthers
00h 21m from Fresno
Leave By
7:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Lemoore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Caruthers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Fresno and 16.5 miles from Lemoore.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Caruthers

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

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

BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

19 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Fresno station

22 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
RAIL

Hanford station

29 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A
BUS

Lemoore, California

29 mi away
300 E Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Lemoore. Straight-line distance: 30.89 mi (49.71 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
Lemoore

#2 Lemoore

City in Kings County, California, United States

Population26,331
Coordinates36.3007800, -119.7829100
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Lemoore (-119.78291, 36.30078)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.41 L · about $6.69
Round trip
$13.38
2.32 gal · 8.82 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.69 $13.38
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $6.24 $7.24 $14.48
Diesel $7.57 $8.78 $17.56

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 Lemoore. The current time is 00:24:56.

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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.