How far is Madera Acres, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Madera Acres, CA to Fresno, CA is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madera Acres and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madera Acres and Fresno.
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Start on Farallon Road
59 m · 10 sec · Farallon Road
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Turn right onto Fonda Avenue
3085 ft · 2 min · Fonda Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Road 27
1.6 mi · 4 min · Road 27
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Continue on North Lake Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · North Lake Street
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Turn right onto East Yosemite Avenue
2385 ft · 52 sec · East Yosemite Avenue
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Turn left onto South Gateway Drive
2051 ft · 39 sec · South Gateway Drive
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Turn right onto South Madera Avenue
1574 ft · 34 sec · South Madera Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CA 99 South: Fresno
1272 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue
1517 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto North First Street
968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
21 m · 3 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 Madera Acres and Fresno.
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.
CA 99 South
Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Madera Acres and Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madera Acres to Fresno?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Barstow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Madera Acres and 18.5 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madera Acres and Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Barstow
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 Barstow.
Madera
Fresno station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madera Acres and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 24.83 mi (39.96 km).
#1 Madera Acres
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
| Population | 9,163 |
| Coordinates | 37.0191100, -120.0668300 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.92 | $13.83 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.63 | $17.25 |
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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