How far is Fresno, CA from Meiners Oaks, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Meiners Oaks, CA is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kern County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Meiners Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Meiners Oaks.
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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
2112 ft · 56 sec · California Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Poso Street
596 ft · 11 sec · Poso Street
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Continue on West Side Highway
13.6 mi · 19 min · West Side Highway
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Turn slight left
56 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Turn right onto North Lomita Avenue
2255 ft · 49 sec · North Lomita Avenue
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Turn right onto Mesa Drive
578 ft · 31 sec · Mesa Drive
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Turn left onto South Padre Juan Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · South Padre Juan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Padre Juan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Meiners Oaks.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
56 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fresno and Sunny near Meiners Oaks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Meiners Oaks?
The road trip is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km) and usually takes 04h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shafter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Fresno and 105.8 miles from Meiners Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.09 one way or $86.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fresno and Sunny near Meiners Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Shafter
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 Shafter.
Wasco station
Bakersfield
Corcoran station
Kettleman City, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Meiners Oaks. Straight-line distance: 161.36 mi (259.69 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 Meiners Oaks
Census-designated place in Ventura County, California
| Population | 3,571 |
| Coordinates | 34.4469400, -119.2792800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meiners Oaks (-119.27928, 34.44694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $43.09 | $86.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $45.31 | $90.63 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $46.64 | $93.27 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $56.53 | $113.05 |
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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