How far is Lemoore, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Lemoore, CA to Fresno, CA is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.89 mi
00h 38m
Flight
30.89 mi
49.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Lemoore.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.89 mi
Kilometers
49.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.89 mi
Kilometers
56.15 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM PDT
Return by in Lemoore
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lemoore
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Fresno
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lemoore
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Caruthers
CA

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

From Lemoore
16.5 mi
00h 19m
To Fresno
18.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Follett Street

    146 m · 16 sec · Follett Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West D Street

    734 ft · 20 sec · West D Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Lemoore Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Lemoore Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Hanford Armona Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Hanford Armona Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 19 1/2 Avenue

    29.4 mi · 36 min · 19 1/2 Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    1042 ft · 14 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Tulare Street

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue

    1069 ft · 25 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    119 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North First Street

    1320 ft · 32 sec · North First Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
19 1/2 Avenue
29.4 mi · 84%
East Hanford Armona Road
1.51 mi · 4%
North Lemoore Avenue
0.76 mi · 2%
Tulare Street
0.29 mi · 1%
North First Street
0.25 mi · 1%
East Tulare Avenue
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

19 1/2 Avenue

Turn right onto 19 1/2 Avenue

29.4 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caruthers
00h 19m from Lemoore
Leave By
7:14 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lemoore 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 Lemoore to Fresno?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Caruthers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Lemoore and 18.4 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Caruthers

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caruthers, 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 Caruthers.

BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

19 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Fresno station

22 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
RAIL

Hanford station

29 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A
BUS

Lemoore, California

29 mi away
300 E Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lemoore and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 30.89 mi (49.71 km).

Lemoore

#1 Lemoore

City in Kings County, California, United States

Population26,331
Coordinates36.3007800, -119.7829100
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Fresno

#2 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
Start: Follett Street (-119.782954, 36.300773)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.19
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.10 $14.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.46 $14.92
Premium $6.24 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $7.57 $9.31 $18.61

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 Lemoore and Fresno. The current time is 22:56:41.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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