How far is Fresno, CA from Richgrove, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Richgrove, CA is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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 41m.
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.
The most populous city in Tulare County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Richgrove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Richgrove.
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Start on East Washington Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto North First Street
1702 ft · 49 sec · North First Street
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Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
1227 ft · 29 sec · East Tulare Avenue
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Continue on Tulare Street
791 ft · 22 sec · Tulare Street
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Take the ramp left toward CA 41 South
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
954 ft · 13 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Yosemite Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
33.1 mi · 35 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Delano, County Line Road
1467 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on High Street
1 mi · 2 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Cecil Avenue
7 mi · 12 min · Cecil Avenue
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Turn left onto Famoso Porterville Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Famoso Porterville Highway
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Continue on Richgrove Drive
2811 ft · 58 sec · Richgrove Drive
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Turn right onto Dooley Drive
783 ft · 34 sec · Dooley Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dooley Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Richgrove.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CA 99 South
Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Richgrove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Richgrove?
The road trip is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Tulare is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Fresno and 42.9 miles from Richgrove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.48 one way or $34.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Richgrove.
Stop Ideas Near Tulare
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 Tulare.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Richgrove. Straight-line distance: 75.42 mi (121.38 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 Richgrove
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California
| Population | 2,882 |
| Coordinates | 35.7966200, -119.1078800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richgrove (-119.10788, 35.79662)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $18.38 | $36.76 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $18.92 | $37.83 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $22.93 | $45.86 |
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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