How far is Kennedy, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Kennedy, CA to Fresno, CA is about 124 miles (199.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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 02h 09m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennedy and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennedy and Fresno.
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Start on 11th Street
2106 ft · 2 min · 11th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pock Lane
1602 ft · 46 sec · Pock Lane
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1671 ft · 1 min · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Mariposa Road
2050 ft · 37 sec · Mariposa Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2499 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
106.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue
1517 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto North First Street
968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennedy and Fresno.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Mariposa Road
Keep slight left
107 mi · 02h 02m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Kennedy and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennedy to Fresno?
The road trip is about 124 miles (199.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Atwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Kennedy and 62.9 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 2:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.21 one way or $50.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Kennedy and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Atwater
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 Atwater.
Merced station
Denair station
Modesto station
Mariposa, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennedy and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 115.26 mi (185.49 km).
#1 Kennedy
35th president of the United States (1917-1963)
| Population | 3,254 |
| Coordinates | 37.9299200, -121.2527200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $25.21 | $50.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $26.51 | $53.02 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $27.28 | $54.56 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $33.07 | $66.14 |
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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