How far is Fresno, CA from South Taft, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to South Taft, CA is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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 02h 43m.
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.
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and South Taft.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and South Taft.
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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
54.2 mi · 58 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shafter, Lerdo Highway
980 ft · 24 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Lerdo Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Lerdo Highway
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Turn left onto South Beech Avenue
2690 ft · 54 sec · South Beech Avenue
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Turn right onto East Los Angeles Avenue
73 m · 7 sec · East Los Angeles Avenue
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Turn left onto Beech Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Beech Avenue
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Continue on Enos Lane
7.3 mi · 11 min · Enos Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Enos Lane
61 m · 2 sec · Enos Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Enos Lane
5.9 mi · 9 min · Enos Lane
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Keep slight right to continue on Enos Lane
88 m · 6 sec · Enos Lane
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Turn straight onto Taft Highway
16.5 mi · 23 min · Taft Highway
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Turn right onto Gardner Field Road
76 m · 9 sec · Gardner Field Road
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Continue on Main Street
2204 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
791 ft · 35 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Olive Avenue
766 ft · 34 sec · Olive Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Olive Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and South Taft.
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
54.2 mi · 00h 58m
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 South Taft.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to South Taft?
The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Earlimart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Fresno and 67.9 miles from South Taft.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.63 one way or $55.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near South Taft.
Stop Ideas Near Earlimart
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 Earlimart.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and South Taft. Straight-line distance: 112.85 mi (181.61 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 South Taft
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
| Population | 2,169 |
| Coordinates | 35.1346900, -119.4562300 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Taft (-119.45623, 35.13469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $27.63 | $55.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $29.06 | $58.11 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $29.90 | $59.81 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $36.25 | $72.49 |
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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