How far is Fresno, CA from Soledad, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Soledad, CA is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fresno County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Soledad.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Soledad.
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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
31.5 mi · 38 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Take the exit right toward CA 198 West: Lemoore NAS, Coalinga
2048 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert Memorial Highway
28.7 mi · 34 min · United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert Memorial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fresno Coalinga Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Fresno Coalinga Road
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Continue on East Elm Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Elm Avenue
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Continue on Warthan Canyon
47.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Warthan Canyon
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Take the ramp right
952 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
28.2 mi · 33 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 146 East: Soledad
1033 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Front Street
3120 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Soledad.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Warthan Canyon
Continue on Warthan Canyon
47.1 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Fresno and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Soledad.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Soledad?
The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Coalinga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Fresno and 74 miles from Soledad.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89 miles (143.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 10:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.11 one way or $60.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Soledad.
Stop Ideas Near Coalinga
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 Coalinga.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Lemoore, California
Paso Robles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Soledad. Straight-line distance: 89.05 mi (143.32 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 Soledad
City in Monterey County, California, United States
| Population | 25,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.4246900, -121.3263200 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Soledad (-121.32632, 36.42469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $30.11 | $60.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $31.66 | $63.33 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $32.59 | $65.18 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $39.50 | $79.00 |
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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