How far is Fresno, CA from Parlier, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Parlier, CA is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
21.13 mi
00h 28m
Flight
16.53 mi
26.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.53 mi
Kilometers
26.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.13 mi
Kilometers
34 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parlier
Sun, May 17, 10:14 AM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Sun, May 17, 10:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-05-17T09:45
Arrive Parlier
Sun, May 17, 10:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
Fowler
CA

City in Fresno County, California, United States

From Fresno
10.6 mi
00h 14m
To Parlier
10.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 17 2:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 17 2:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1227 ft · 29 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Tulare Street

    791 ft · 22 sec · Tulare Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward CA 41 South

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    954 ft · 13 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Yosemite Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Manning Avenue

    1432 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    94 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Manning Avenue

    6.8 mi · 10 min · East Manning Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on East Manning Avenue

    2991 ft · 58 sec · East Manning Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Newmark Avenue

    2473 ft · 47 sec · South Newmark Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fresno Street

    829 ft · 37 sec · Fresno Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fresno Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 South
10.6 mi · 50%
East Manning Avenue
7.35 mi · 35%
Yosemite Freeway
1.09 mi · 5%
South Newmark Avenue
0.47 mi · 2%
North First Street
0.32 mi · 2%
Manning Avenue
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 South

Merge slight left

9.89 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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fowler
00h 14m from Fresno
Leave By
7:32 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Fresno and Clear near Parlier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Fowler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Fresno and 10.6 miles from Parlier.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.27 one way or $8.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Fresno and Clear near Parlier.

Stop Ideas Near Fowler

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

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

RAIL

Fresno station

15 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
RAIL

Hanford station

34 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

35 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Goshen Junction, California

39 mi away
30435 Road 68

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Parlier. Straight-line distance: 16.53 mi (26.6 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
Parlier

#2 Parlier

City in Fresno County, California, United States

Population15,848
Coordinates36.6116200, -119.5270700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Parlier (-119.52707, 36.61162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $4.27
Round trip
$8.54
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.27 $8.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $4.49 $8.98
Premium $6.24 $4.62 $9.24
Diesel $7.57 $5.60 $11.20

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresno and Parlier. The current time is 09:45:34.

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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.