How far is Fresno, CA from Maricopa, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Maricopa, CA is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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 02h 50m.
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.
Census-designated place in Tulare 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 Maricopa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Maricopa.
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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
54.2 mi · 58 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shafter, Lerdo Highway
980 ft · 24 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Lerdo Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Lerdo Highway
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Turn left onto South Beech Avenue
2690 ft · 54 sec · South Beech Avenue
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Turn right onto East Los Angeles Avenue
73 m · 7 sec · East Los Angeles Avenue
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Turn left onto Beech Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Beech Avenue
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Continue on Enos Lane
7.3 mi · 11 min · Enos Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Enos Lane
61 m · 2 sec · Enos Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Enos Lane
5.9 mi · 9 min · Enos Lane
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Keep slight right to continue on Enos Lane
88 m · 6 sec · Enos Lane
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Turn straight onto Taft Highway
16.7 mi · 23 min · Taft Highway
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Continue on West Side Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on California Street
1960 ft · 48 sec · California Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · California Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Maricopa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
54.2 mi · 00h 58m
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 Maricopa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Maricopa?
The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Earlimart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Fresno and 70.6 miles from Maricopa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 12:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.79 one way or $57.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fresno and Mostly Sunny near Maricopa.
Stop Ideas Near Earlimart
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 Earlimart.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Maricopa. Straight-line distance: 118.53 mi (190.75 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 Maricopa
City in Kern County, California, United States of America
| Population | 2,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.0588600, -119.4009500 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maricopa (-119.40095, 35.05886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $28.79 | $57.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $30.27 | $60.54 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $31.15 | $62.31 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $37.76 | $75.52 |
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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