How far is Fresno, CA from Oakhurst, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Oakhurst, CA is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
46.15 mi
01h 03m
Flight
40.66 mi
65.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.66 mi
Kilometers
65.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.15 mi
Kilometers
74.27 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 4:38 PM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Thu, Oct 15, 5:41 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-10-15T15:35
Arrive Oakhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 4:38 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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

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
Friant
CA

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

From Fresno
23.1 mi
00h 31m
To Oakhurst
23.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    807 ft · 16 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Divisadero Street

    103 m · 11 sec · Divisadero Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Yosemite Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Yosemite Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southern Yosemite Highway

    35.8 mi · 50 min · Southern Yosemite Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Road 426

    1895 ft · 54 sec · Road 426

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Road 425B

    49 m · 8 sec · Road 425B

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chapel Hill Drive

    29 m · 4 sec · Chapel Hill Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chapel Hill Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Yosemite Highway
35.8 mi · 78%
Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
6.42 mi · 14%
Yosemite Freeway
2.65 mi · 6%
Road 426
0.36 mi · 1%
Divisadero Street
0.35 mi · 1%
North First Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern Yosemite Highway

Continue on Southern Yosemite Highway

35.8 mi · 00h 50m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Friant
00h 31m from Fresno
Leave By
4:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Oakhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Friant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Fresno and 23.1 miles from Oakhurst.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.21 one way or $20.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Friant

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

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

RAIL

Madera

27 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
RAIL

Fresno station

28 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Mariposa, CA

60 mi away
Highway 140 and 7th Street
BUS

Mariposa, California

60 mi away
5158 State Highway 140

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Oakhurst. Straight-line distance: 40.66 mi (65.44 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 Oakhurst

Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Madera County at an elevation of 2,274 feet, this census-designated place lies along State Route 41.

Population0
Coordinates37.3280000, -119.6493200
Altitude693
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Oakhurst (-119.64932, 37.328)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.16 L · about $10.21
Round trip
$20.41
3.26 gal · 12.32 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $10.21 $20.41
Mid-grade $6.50 $10.59 $21.19
Premium $6.69 $10.90 $21.81
Diesel $8.41 $13.71 $27.43

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresno and Oakhurst. The current time is 15:35:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.