How far is Fresno, CA from Winters, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Winters, CA is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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 04h 00m.
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 third most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Winters.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Winters.
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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
5 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mace Boulevard
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Mace Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Mace Boulevard
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Continue on East Covell Boulevard
6 mi · 11 min · East Covell Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 31
5 mi · 9 min · County Road 31
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Turn straight onto Road 93A
1.1 mi · 2 min · Road 93A
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Turn straight onto Russell Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Russell Boulevard
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Continue on East Grant Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Grant Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Avenue
52 m · 5 sec · East Grant Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Avenue
1059 ft · 23 sec · East Grant Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Winters.
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 Winters.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Winters?
The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Modesto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Fresno and 98.1 miles from Winters.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 9:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.92 one way or $79.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Winters.
Stop Ideas Near Modesto
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 Modesto.
Modesto station
Denair station
Manteca, CA
Tracy, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Winters. Straight-line distance: 171.88 mi (276.61 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 Winters
Town in Yolo County, California
| Population | 7,460 |
| Coordinates | 38.5249100, -121.9708000 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winters (-121.9708, 38.52491)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $39.92 | $79.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $41.98 | $83.95 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $43.20 | $86.40 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $52.36 | $104.73 |
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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