How far is Fresno, CA from Woodlake, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Woodlake, CA is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.75 mi
01h 11m
Flight
43.93 mi
70.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.93 mi
Kilometers
70.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.75 mi
Kilometers
84.9 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodlake
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Woodlake
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fresno
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Kingsburg
CA

Town in California, USA

From Fresno
26.3 mi
00h 35m
To Woodlake
26.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Woodlake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Woodlake.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North First Street

    1702 ft · 49 sec · North First Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue

    1227 ft · 29 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Tulare Street

    791 ft · 22 sec · Tulare Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward CA 41 South

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    954 ft · 13 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Yosemite Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 384

    917 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Diagonal 24

    141 m · 12 sec · Diagonal 24

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Diagonal 27

    1072 ft · 22 sec · Diagonal 27

  13. 13

    Continue on Avenue 384

    10.3 mi · 17 min · Avenue 384

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Road 108

    2 mi · 3 min · Road 108

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Avenue 368

    3 mi · 4 min · Avenue 368

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Road 132

    2 mi · 3 min · Road 132

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Avenue 352

    3 mi · 4 min · Avenue 352

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Road 156

    1 mi · 2 min · Road 156

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Avenue 344

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Avenue 344

  20. 20

    Continue on West Naranjo Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Naranjo Boulevard

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Naranjo Boulevard

    29 m · 2 sec · East Naranjo Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto East Naranjo Boulevard

    5 m · 1 sec · East Naranjo Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Naranjo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Woodlake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 South
21.8 mi · 41%
Avenue 384
10.4 mi · 20%
Avenue 344
4.71 mi · 9%
Avenue 352
3.01 mi · 6%
Avenue 368
3 mi · 6%
West Naranjo Boulevard
2.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 South

Merge slight left

21.1 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsburg
00h 35m from Fresno
Leave By
4:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fresno and Mostly Sunny near Woodlake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Woodlake?

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 26.3 miles from Fresno and 26.4 miles from Woodlake.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fresno and Mostly Sunny near Woodlake.

Stop Ideas Near Kingsburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kingsburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingsburg.

BUS

Goshen Junction, California

23 mi away
30435 Road 68
RAIL

Hanford station

23 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A
RAIL

Fresno station

32 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Visalia, California

32 mi away
425 E. Oak Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Woodlake. Straight-line distance: 43.93 mi (70.7 km).

Fresno

#1 Fresno

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area.

Population530,267
Coordinates36.7477300, -119.7723700
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Woodlake

#2 Woodlake

City in Tulare County, California, United States

Population7,654
Coordinates36.4135600, -119.0987200
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Woodlake (-119.09872, 36.41356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.05 L · about $10.73
Round trip
$21.46
3.72 gal · 14.1 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.73 $21.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.28 $22.57
Premium $6.24 $11.61 $23.22
Diesel $7.57 $14.07 $28.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresno and Woodlake. The current time is 23:02:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.