How far is Lindsay, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Lindsay, CA to Fresno, CA is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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 01h 07m.
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.
Town in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lindsay and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindsay and Fresno.
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Start on the route
122 m · 32 sec
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Turn right onto East Apia Street
63 m · 11 sec · East Apia Street
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Turn right onto South Mirage Avenue
1434 ft · 34 sec · South Mirage Avenue
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Turn left onto East Hermosa Street
113 m · 8 sec · East Hermosa Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Hermosa Street
23 m · 2 sec · West Hermosa Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Hermosa Street
2647 ft · 55 sec · West Hermosa Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Hermosa Street
23 m · 2 sec · West Hermosa Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Hermosa Street
1236 ft · 27 sec · West Hermosa Street
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Tulare Lindsay Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Tulare Lindsay Highway
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Continue on East Tulare Avenue
2079 ft · 32 sec · East Tulare Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Tulare Avenue
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Turn left
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
43.5 mi · 47 min · Golden State Highway
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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 Lindsay and Fresno.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Highway
Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
43.5 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lindsay 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 Lindsay to Fresno?
The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Kingsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Lindsay and 30.9 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lindsay and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Kingsburg
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 Kingsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lindsay and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 53.49 mi (86.09 km).
#1 Lindsay
City in Tulare County, California, United States
| Population | 12,908 |
| Coordinates | 36.2030100, -119.0881600 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.10 | $26.21 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.48 | $26.97 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.34 | $32.69 |
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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