How far is Lompoc, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Lompoc, CA to Fresno, CA is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lompoc and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lompoc and Fresno.
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Start on North H Street
14 m · 3 sec · North H Street
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Continue on North H Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · North H Street
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Turn left onto Cabrillo Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orcutt Expressway
5 mi · 6 min · Orcutt Expressway
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Continue on South Broadway
2867 ft · 1 min · South Broadway
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Turn right onto East Betteravia Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Betteravia Road
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Turn left
1062 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
61.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 46 East: Fresno, Bakersfield
1044 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
25.8 mi · 30 min
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Turn slight right
149 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
82.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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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 Lompoc and Fresno.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
CA 46 East
Keep slight right
82.8 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Rain leaving Lompoc and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lompoc to Fresno?
The road trip is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Shandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from Lompoc and 99.6 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.38 one way or $80.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Lompoc and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Shandon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
Paso Robles Water & Sewer
Paso Robles City Clerk
Wastewater Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shandon.
Paso Robles station
Atascadero, California
San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), California
San Luis Obispo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lompoc and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 150.68 mi (242.5 km).
#1 Lompoc
A city in Santa Barbara County, California.
| Population | 42,253 |
| Coordinates | 34.6391500, -120.4579400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $40.38 | $80.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $42.46 | $84.92 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $43.70 | $87.40 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $52.97 | $105.94 |
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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