How far is Fresno, CA from Lindsay, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Lindsay, CA is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 12m.
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.
Town in California, USA
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 Lindsay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Lindsay.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 137: Tulare Avenue
1413 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Tulare Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Tulare Avenue
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Continue on East Tulare Avenue
2117 ft · 34 sec · East Tulare Avenue
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Continue on Tulare Lindsay Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Tulare Lindsay Highway
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Continue on Avenue 232
6.3 mi · 9 min · Avenue 232
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Continue straight
2618 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto West Hermosa Street
1309 ft · 28 sec · West Hermosa Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Hermosa Street
30 m · 2 sec · West Hermosa Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Hermosa Street
2649 ft · 53 sec · West Hermosa Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hermosa Street
20 m · 1 sec · East Hermosa Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Hermosa Street
116 m · 10 sec · East Hermosa Street
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Turn right onto North Mirage Avenue
957 ft · 25 sec · North Mirage Avenue
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Turn left onto East Honolulu Street
60 m · 11 sec · East Honolulu Street
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Lindsay.
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.
CA 99 South
Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 00h 43m
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 Mostly Sunny near Lindsay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Lindsay?
The road trip is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Kingsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Fresno and 30.2 miles from Lindsay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.29 one way or $24.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fresno and Mostly Sunny near Lindsay.
Stop Ideas Near Kingsburg
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 Kingsburg.
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Hanford station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Lindsay. Straight-line distance: 53.49 mi (86.09 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 Lindsay
City in Tulare County, California, United States
| Population | 12,908 |
| Coordinates | 36.2030100, -119.0881600 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lindsay (-119.08816, 36.20301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.92 | $25.84 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.30 | $26.60 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
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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