How far is Fresno, CA from Lost Hills, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Lost Hills, CA is about 89 miles (143.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
89.03 mi
01h 49m
Flight
78.29 mi
126 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.29 mi
Kilometers
126 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.03 mi
Kilometers
143.28 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lost Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 11:39 AM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Thu, Apr 16, 1:28 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-04-16T09:49
Arrive Lost Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 11:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Fresno
44.6 mi
00h 54m
To Lost Hills
44.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Lost Hills.

  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

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Yosemite Freeway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1169 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    30 mi · 32 min · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 46: Lost Hills, Wasco

    1720 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Paso Robles Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Paso Robles Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Farnsworth Avenue

    34 m · 10 sec · Farnsworth Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yosemite Freeway
55.1 mi · 62%
Westside Freeway
30 mi · 34%
Paso Robles Highway
2.19 mi · 2%
CA 46
0.33 mi
North First Street
0.32 mi
East Tulare Avenue
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Yosemite Freeway

Continue on Yosemite Freeway

55.1 mi · 01h 10m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
78.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
00h 54m from Fresno
Leave By
2:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fresno and Mostly Sunny near Lost Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Lost Hills?

The road trip is about 89 miles (143.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Fresno and 44.5 miles from Lost Hills.

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

The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 2:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.11 one way or $36.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Lost Hills. Straight-line distance: 78.29 mi (126 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
Lost Hills

#2 Lost Hills

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Population2,412
Coordinates35.6163500, -119.6942900
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Lost Hills (-119.69429, 35.61635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.89 L · about $18.11
Round trip
$36.23
6.28 gal · 23.78 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $18.11 $36.23
Mid-grade $6.07 $19.05 $38.09
Premium $6.24 $19.60 $39.21
Diesel $7.57 $23.76 $47.52

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresno and Lost Hills. The current time is 09:49:31.

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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.