How far is Fresno, CA from Tipton, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Tipton, CA is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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.
Flight 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 01h 05m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Tipton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Tipton.
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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
14.8 mi · 16 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 190: Porterville, Springville
1162 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Burnett Road
75 m · 8 sec · Burnett Road
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Turn left onto Avenue 144
125 m · 7 sec · Avenue 144
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Continue on Poplar Avenue
624 ft · 13 sec · Poplar Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1406 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
2764 ft · 34 sec · Golden State Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Golden State Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Tipton.
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.
CA 99 South
Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 00h 43m
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 Tipton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Tipton?
The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Kingsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Fresno and 29.3 miles from Tipton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.96 one way or $25.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Tipton.
Stop Ideas Near Kingsburg
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 Kingsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Tipton. Straight-line distance: 54.01 mi (86.92 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 Tipton
Situated in the San Joaquin Valley of central California, this Tulare County census-designated place lies at an elevation of 276 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0594000, -119.3120600 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tipton (-119.31206, 36.0594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $6.26 | $12.96 | $25.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $13.45 | $26.91 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $13.85 | $27.69 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $17.41 | $34.83 |
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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