How far is Fresno, CA from Portola, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Portola, CA is about 314.7 miles (506.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
A city located in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Portola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Portola.
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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
84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Continue on Golden State Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E
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Keep slight left
44.7 mi · 52 min
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
78 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Donner Lake
2253 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Truckee
1435 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Truckee Way
1091 ft · 21 sec · Truckee Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Truckee Way
34 m · 2 sec · Truckee Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Truckee Way
789 ft · 16 sec · Truckee Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
82 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1488 ft · 24 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
22.5 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
4 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Westside Road
6.8 mi · 8 min · Westside Road
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Continue on Beckwourth Calpine Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · Beckwourth Calpine Road
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Turn left onto Feather River Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Feather River Highway
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Continue on East Sierra Avenue
2774 ft · 1 min · East Sierra Avenue
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Portola.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Northbound California State Route 99
Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fresno and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Portola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Portola?
The road trip is about 314.7 miles (506.5 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Laguna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.4 miles from Fresno and 157.4 miles from Portola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.8 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.09 one way or $128.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fresno and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Portola.
Stop Ideas Near Laguna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sacramento
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Littleton Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laguna.
Elk Grove, California
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Davis station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Portola. Straight-line distance: 214.96 mi (345.94 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 Portola
City in Plumas County, California, United States
| Population | 1,913 |
| Coordinates | 39.8104600, -120.4691000 |
| Altitude | 1480 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portola (-120.4691, 39.81046)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $64.09 | $128.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $67.39 | $134.79 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $69.36 | $138.72 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $84.07 | $168.14 |
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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