How far is Fresno, CA from Running Springs, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Running Springs, CA is about 290.7 miles (467.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 05h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Running Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Running Springs.
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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
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1347 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Foothill Freeway
24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
29.8 mi · 34 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 330 North: Big Bear
3190 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Steve Faris Memorial Highway
14.8 mi · 25 min · Steve Faris Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right onto Running Springs
604 ft · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Hilltop Drive
815 ft · 17 sec · Hilltop Drive
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Continue on Hilltop Boulevard
122 m · 11 sec · Hilltop Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wagon Wheel Drive
24 m · 3 sec · Wagon Wheel Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wagon Wheel Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Running Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain leaving Fresno and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Running Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Running Springs?
The road trip is about 290.7 miles (467.8 km) and usually takes 05h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.4 miles from Fresno and 145.3 miles from Running Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.19 one way or $118.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fresno and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Running Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Lebec
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 Lebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Running Springs. Straight-line distance: 230.74 mi (371.34 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 Running Springs
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
| Population | 4,862 |
| Coordinates | 34.2077900, -117.1092000 |
| Altitude | 1862 |
| Country | United States |
End: Running Springs (-117.1092, 34.20779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 468 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $59.19 | $118.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $62.24 | $124.47 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $64.05 | $128.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $77.64 | $155.27 |
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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