How far is Lost Hills, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Lost Hills, CA to Fresno, CA is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
89.37 mi
01h 31m
Flight
78.29 mi
126 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.29 mi
Kilometers
126 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.37 mi
Kilometers
143.83 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Thu, Apr 16, 11:27 AM PDT
Return by in Lost Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 12:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lost Hills
2026-04-16T09:56
Arrive Fresno
Thu, Apr 16, 11:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lost Hills
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Lost Hills
44.7 mi
00h 45m
To Fresno
44.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lost Hills and Fresno.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Farnsworth Avenue

    34 m · 12 sec · Farnsworth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Paso Robles Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Paso Robles Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1574 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    30.2 mi · 32 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 41: Kettleman City, Fresno

    1978 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    97 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Tulare Street

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue

    1069 ft · 25 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    119 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North First Street

    1320 ft · 32 sec · North First Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 41
55.5 mi · 62%
Westside Freeway
30.2 mi · 34%
Paso Robles Highway
2.64 mi · 3%
Tulare Street
0.29 mi
North First Street
0.25 mi
East Tulare Avenue
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

CA 41

Merge slight left

55.1 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
78.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
00h 45m from Lost Hills
Leave By
3:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lost Hills and Sunny near Fresno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lost Hills to Fresno?

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Lost Hills and 44.7 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.17 one way or $36.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lost Hills and Sunny near Fresno.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lost Hills and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 78.29 mi (126 km).

Lost Hills

#1 Lost Hills

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Population2,412
Coordinates35.6163500, -119.6942900
Altitude93
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: Farnsworth Avenue (-119.694203, 35.616351)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.94 L · about $18.17
Round trip
$36.34
6.3 gal · 23.88 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $18.17 $36.34
Mid-grade $6.07 $19.11 $38.22
Premium $6.24 $19.67 $39.33
Diesel $7.57 $23.84 $47.67

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lost Hills and Fresno. The current time is 09:56:03.

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