How far is Fresno, CA from Thermalito, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Thermalito, CA is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Thermalito.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Thermalito.
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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
84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Continue on Golden State Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E
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Keep slight left
44.1 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe
2549 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
803 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Redding
1407 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5: Redding
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville
21.7 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1272 ft · 39 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto B Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · B Street
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Continue straight
25.4 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Nelson Road
1070 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street
934 ft · 41 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Thermalito.
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
84.6 mi · 01h 38m
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 Sunny near Thermalito.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Thermalito?
The road trip is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Kennedy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.4 miles from Fresno and 119.3 miles from Thermalito.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 7:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.57 one way or $97.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Thermalito.
Stop Ideas Near Kennedy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kennedy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Thermalito. Straight-line distance: 214.89 mi (345.84 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 Thermalito
Census-designated place in Butte County, California
| Population | 6,646 |
| Coordinates | 39.5112800, -121.5869200 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thermalito (-121.58692, 39.51128)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $48.57 | $97.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $51.08 | $102.15 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $52.57 | $105.13 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $63.71 | $127.43 |
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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