How far is Live Oak, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Live Oak, CA to Fresno, CA is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Live Oak and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Live Oak and Fresno.
-
1
Start on Jackson Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Jackson Road
-
2
Turn left onto Grant Line Road
11.4 mi · 17 min · Grant Line Road
-
3
Continue on Kammerer Road
596 ft · 10 sec · Kammerer Road
-
4
Take the ramp slight right
1634 ft · 42 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
42.4 mi · 49 min · South Sacramento Freeway
-
6
Keep slight left
106.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue
1517 ft · 41 sec
-
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue
-
9
Turn right onto North First Street
968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street
-
10
Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue
-
11
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Live Oak 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.
South Sacramento Freeway
Keep slight left
107 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain leaving Live Oak 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 Live Oak to Fresno?
The road trip is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Keyes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Live Oak and 84.8 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.84 one way or $69.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Live Oak and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Keyes
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 Keyes.
Denair station
Modesto station
Manteca, CA
Tracy, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Live Oak and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 139.53 mi (224.55 km).
#1 Live Oak
City in Sutter County, California, United States
| Population | 9,048 |
| Coordinates | 38.4840800, -121.0741100 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| 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: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $34.84 | $69.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $36.64 | $73.28 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $37.71 | $75.42 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $45.70 | $91.41 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.