How far is Hanford, CA from San Joaquin, CA?
The driving distance from Hanford, CA to San Joaquin, CA is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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.
Small city in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanford and San Joaquin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanford and San Joaquin.
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Start on North Douty Street
1408 ft · 44 sec · North Douty Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
960 ft · 22 sec · West 4th Street
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Take the ramp left
911 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Alan Ingalls Memorial Highway
26.2 mi · 30 min · George Alan Ingalls Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto South Lassen Avenue
19.5 mi · 29 min · South Lassen Avenue
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Turn left onto Colorado Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Colorado Road
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Continue on South Colorado Avenue
4.7 mi · 11 min · South Colorado Avenue
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Turn left onto South 9th Street
96 m · 14 sec · South 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanford and San Joaquin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
George Alan Ingalls Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto George Alan Ingalls Memorial Highway
26.2 mi · 00h 30m
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 Hanford and Sunny near San Joaquin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanford to San Joaquin?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Hanford and 26.7 miles from San Joaquin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 3:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hanford and Sunny near San Joaquin.
Stop Ideas Near Huron
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 Huron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanford and San Joaquin. Straight-line distance: 35.83 mi (57.66 km).
#1 Hanford
The most populous city in Kings County, California.
| Population | 58,352 |
| Coordinates | 36.3274500, -119.6456800 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Joaquin
City in Fresno County, California
| Population | 4,005 |
| Coordinates | 36.6066200, -120.1890400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Joaquin (-120.18904, 36.60662)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $12.28 | $24.57 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $12.64 | $25.28 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $15.90 | $31.80 |
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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