How far is King City, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from King City, CA to Fresno, CA is about 119.9 miles (193 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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.
City in Fresno County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between King City and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between King City and Fresno.
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Start on South Third Street
32 m · 8 sec · South Third Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
864 ft · 32 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto US 101 BUS, CR G15: South First Street
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South First Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South First Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 101: US 101 South
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
7.3 mi · 8 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 198: San Lucas, Coalinga
1155 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Lockwood San Lucas Road
47.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Lockwood San Lucas Road
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Continue on Elm Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Elm Avenue
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Continue on Fresno Coalinga Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Fresno Coalinga Road
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Turn right onto West Dorris Avenue
28.5 mi · 34 min · West Dorris Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41: Lemoore, Fresno
1024 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 41 North: Lemoore, Fresno
2679 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South 19 1/2 Avenue
31.6 mi · 38 min · South 19 1/2 Avenue
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Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
1042 ft · 14 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tulare Street
1517 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
1069 ft · 25 sec · East Tulare Avenue
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
119 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on North First Street
1320 ft · 32 sec · North First Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
9 m · 1 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 King City and Fresno.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lockwood San Lucas Road
Turn left onto Lockwood San Lucas Road
47.2 mi · 01h 08m
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 King City and Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from King City to Fresno?
The road trip is about 119.9 miles (193 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Coalinga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from King City and 55.9 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 1:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.40 one way or $48.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around King City and Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Coalinga
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 Coalinga.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between King City and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 83.8 mi (134.86 km).
#1 King City
City in California, named after its founder, Charles King
| Population | 14,077 |
| Coordinates | 36.2127400, -121.1260300 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $24.40 | $48.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $25.66 | $51.32 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $26.41 | $52.82 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $32.01 | $64.02 |
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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