How far is Fresno, CA from Riverdale, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Riverdale, CA is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Riverdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Riverdale.
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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
21.3 mi · 26 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Turn right onto West Mount Whitney Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Mount Whitney Avenue
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Turn right onto South Valentine Avenue
27 m · 4 sec · South Valentine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Valentine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Riverdale.
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.
Yosemite Freeway
Continue on Yosemite Freeway
21.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fresno and Mostly Sunny near Riverdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Riverdale?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Caruthers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Fresno and 12.8 miles from Riverdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fresno and Mostly Sunny near Riverdale.
Stop Ideas Near Caruthers
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 Caruthers.
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Fresno station
Hanford station
Lemoore, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Riverdale. Straight-line distance: 22.41 mi (36.06 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 Riverdale
Census-designated place (CDP) in Fresno County, California, United States
| Population | 3,153 |
| Coordinates | 36.4310600, -119.8595800 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverdale (-119.85958, 36.43106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
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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