How far is Fresno, CA from Middletown, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Middletown, CA is about 247.7 miles (398.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
247.67 mi
04h 57m
Flight
208.07 mi
334.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.07 mi
Kilometers
334.86 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.67 mi
Kilometers
398.59 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Tue, Apr 14, 8:41 PM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Wed, Apr 15, 1:38 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-04-14T15:43
Arrive Middletown
Tue, Apr 14, 8:41 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:06 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fresno
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tracy
CA

The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.

From Fresno
123.8 mi
02h 28m
To Middletown
123.9 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 23 sec · North First Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Belmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward CA 99 North

    965 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South, I 680 North: San Jose, Sacramento, Concord, Walnut Creek

    857 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680 North: Walnut Creek, Concord, Sacramento

    1614 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway

    15.2 mi · 18 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    74 m · 3 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 780: Benicia

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Sacramento

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Sacramento

    137 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 37: Napa, Novato, Auto Mall, Columbus Parkway

    752 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 37: Napa

    2517 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on CA 37

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 29: Napa, Sonoma Boulevard

    1912 ft · 51 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Sonoma Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Broadway Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    21.7 mi · 26 min · Saint Helena Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Lake County Highway

    16.5 mi · 24 min · Lake County Highway

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Main Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northbound California State Route 99
74.7 mi · 30%
Saint Helena Highway
28.6 mi · 12%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 9%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
19.6 mi · 8%
Lake County Highway
16.5 mi · 7%
Donald D Doyle Highway
15.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Northbound California State Route 99

Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

74.7 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
208.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tracy
02h 28m from Fresno
Leave By
7:06 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 247.7 miles (398.6 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from Fresno and 123.9 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 7:06 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.42 one way or $100.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Tracy

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

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

BUS

Tracy, California

3 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Tracy, CA

5 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard
RAIL

Manteca, CA

16 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

26 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 208.07 mi (334.86 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
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#2 Middletown

Middletown is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7524000, -122.6149900
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Middletown (-122.61499, 38.7524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.74 gal
33.08 L · about $50.42
Round trip
$100.84
17.48 gal · 66.16 L
Estimated CO2
77.7 kg one way
Round trip: 155.3 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $50.42 $100.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $53.02 $106.03
Premium $6.24 $54.56 $109.13
Diesel $7.57 $66.14 $132.27

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresno and Middletown. The current time is 15:43:58.

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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.