How far is Fresno, CA from Riverbank, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Riverbank, CA is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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 Merced County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Riverbank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Riverbank.
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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
54.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Road
1950 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Mitchell Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · Mitchell Road
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Continue on El Vista Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · El Vista Avenue
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Continue on Oakdale Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Oakdale Road
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Turn right onto East Briggsmore Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Briggsmore Avenue
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Turn left onto Roselle Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Roselle Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roselle Avenue
43 m · 3 sec · Roselle Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Roselle Avenue
1160 ft · 23 sec · Roselle Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roselle Avenue
34 m · 2 sec · Roselle Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Roselle Avenue
2607 ft · 52 sec · Roselle Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roselle Avenue
40 m · 3 sec · Roselle Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Roselle Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Roselle Avenue
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Turn right onto Patterson Road
1370 ft · 31 sec · Patterson Road
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1209 ft · 55 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Santa Fe Street
20 m · 3 sec · Santa Fe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Santa Fe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Riverbank.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Northbound California State Route 99
Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
54.5 mi · 01h 04m
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 Riverbank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Riverbank?
The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Merced is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Fresno and 51.1 miles from Riverbank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.83 one way or $41.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Riverbank.
Stop Ideas Near Merced
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 Merced.
Merced station
Denair station
Mariposa, CA
Mariposa, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Riverbank. Straight-line distance: 93.57 mi (150.59 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 Riverbank
City in Stanislaus County, California, United States
| Population | 24,710 |
| Coordinates | 37.7360400, -120.9354900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverbank (-120.93549, 37.73604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $20.83 | $41.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $21.90 | $43.80 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $22.54 | $45.07 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $27.32 | $54.63 |
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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