How far is Fresno, CA from Walnut Grove, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Walnut Grove, CA is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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 03h 04m.
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.
The most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Walnut Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Walnut Grove.
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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 right to continue on CA 4
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Sacramento
2364 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North
3062 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
20.7 mi · 23 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Walnut Grove Road
1290 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto West Walnut Grove Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · West Walnut Grove Road
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Continue on Walnut Grove-Thornton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Walnut Grove-Thornton Road
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Continue on River Road
3241 ft · 1 min · River Road
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Turn right onto C Street
152 m · 23 sec · C Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
22 m · 8 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto Lord Street
17 m · 2 sec · Lord Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lord Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Walnut Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 Walnut Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Walnut Grove?
The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Turlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Fresno and 76.7 miles from Walnut Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 10:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.87 one way or $67.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Walnut Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Turlock
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 Turlock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Walnut Grove. Straight-line distance: 140.54 mi (226.17 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 Walnut Grove
Situated in Sacramento County at an elevation of approximately 10 feet, this census-designated place lies within the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta along the Sacramento River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2421400, -121.5116200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut Grove (-121.51162, 38.24214)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $33.87 | $67.74 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $35.16 | $70.32 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $36.19 | $72.37 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $45.51 | $91.03 |
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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