How far is Laton, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Laton, CA to Fresno, CA is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laton and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laton and Fresno.
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Start on South Fowler Avenue
65 m · 32 sec · South Fowler Avenue
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Continue on South Fowler Avenue
698 ft · 16 sec · South Fowler Avenue
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Turn right onto De Woody Street
1.5 km · 2 min · De Woody Street
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Turn straight onto East Riverdale Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Riverdale Avenue
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Continue on Cairo Avenue
1496 ft · 35 sec · Cairo Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Valley Highway
2570 ft · 43 sec · Central Valley Highway
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Continue on South Highland Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Highland Avenue
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Continue on South Highland Avenue
7 mi · 10 min · South Highland Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 North
1144 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41 North: Yosemite
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Yosemite Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway
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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 Laton and Fresno.
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.
CA 99 North
Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laton and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laton to Fresno?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Laton and 13.7 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laton and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Selma
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 Selma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laton and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 22.24 mi (35.79 km).
#1 Laton
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
| Population | 1,824 |
| Coordinates | 36.4332800, -119.6868000 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
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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