How far is Fresno, CA from Parkwood, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Parkwood, CA is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.67 mi
00h 33m
Flight
19.49 mi
31.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.49 mi
Kilometers
31.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.67 mi
Kilometers
36.48 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkwood
Thu, Oct 15, 2:56 PM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Thu, Oct 15, 3:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-10-15T14:23
Arrive Parkwood
Thu, Oct 15, 2:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fresno
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Barstow
CA

City in San Bernardino County, California, United States

From Fresno
11.3 mi
00h 16m
To Parkwood
11.4 mi
00h 16m

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
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 12, Road 29

    1258 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Avenue 12

    1.1 km · 1 min · Avenue 12

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Road 28 1/4

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Road 28 1/4

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Avenue 13

    2921 ft · 1 min · Avenue 13

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Raymond Thomas Street

    2423 ft · 2 min · Raymond Thomas Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Raymond Thomas Road

    970 ft · 43 sec · Raymond Thomas Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Hazel Avenue

    1125 ft · 49 sec · East Hazel Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hazel Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 North
9.59 mi · 42%
Avenue 7
6.51 mi · 29%
East Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi · 13%
Road 28 1/4
1.15 mi · 5%
Avenue 12
0.92 mi · 4%
Avenue 13
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 North

Merge slight left

9.4 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barstow
00h 16m from Fresno
Leave By
7:24 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Parkwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Barstow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Fresno and 11.4 miles from Parkwood.

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

The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Barstow

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

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

RAIL

Madera

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

Fresno station

19 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

49 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Hanford station

61 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Parkwood. Straight-line distance: 19.49 mi (31.37 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 Parkwood

Situated in Madera County at an elevation of 262 feet, this census-designated place lies within the flat agricultural landscape of California's San Joaquin Valley.

Population0
Coordinates36.9268900, -120.0446100
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Parkwood (-120.04461, 36.92689)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $5.01
Round trip
$10.02
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $5.01 $10.02
Mid-grade $6.50 $5.20 $10.40
Premium $6.69 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $8.41 $6.73 $13.46

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 Parkwood. The current time is 14:23:35.

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.