How far is Fresno, CA from Planada, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Planada, CA is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Planada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Planada.
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Start on East Washington Avenue
9 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto North First Street
968 ft · 23 sec · North First Street
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Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · East Belmont Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CA 99 North
965 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
9.9 mi · 11 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward Plainsburg Road, Sandy Mush Road
1710 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Plainsburg Road
6.9 mi · 17 min · Plainsburg Road
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Turn right onto East Childs Avenue
1462 ft · 29 sec · East Childs Avenue
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Turn left onto East Childs Avenue
114 m · 18 sec · East Childs Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Santa Fe Avenue
66 m · 8 sec · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn right onto Mills Street
114 m · 17 sec · Mills Street
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Continue on Mills Street
122 m · 20 sec · Mills Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
569 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
584 ft · 23 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Planada.
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.
Avenue 7
Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fresno and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Planada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Planada?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Madera Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Fresno and 26.2 miles from Planada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fresno and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Planada.
Stop Ideas Near Madera Acres
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 Madera Acres.
Madera
Fresno station
Merced station
Mariposa, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Planada. Straight-line distance: 48.12 mi (77.44 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 Planada
Census-designated place in California
| Population | 4,584 |
| Coordinates | 37.2907700, -120.3185200 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Planada (-120.31852, 37.29077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $10.67 | $21.35 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
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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