How far is Meadowbrook, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Meadowbrook, CA to Fresno, CA is about 288.2 miles (463.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.6 miles (404.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.17 mi
04h 53m
Flight
251.57 mi
404.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.57 mi
Kilometers
404.86 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.17 mi
Kilometers
463.77 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Thu, Oct 15, 5:11 PM PDT
Return by in Meadowbrook
Thu, Oct 15, 10:05 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meadowbrook
2026-10-15T12:18
Arrive Fresno
Thu, Oct 15, 5:11 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:14 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meadowbrook
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Lebec
CA

City in California, United States of America

From Meadowbrook
143.8 mi
02h 26m
To Fresno
144.4 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meadowbrook and Fresno.

  1. 1

    Start on Jarvis Street

    577 ft · 28 sec · Jarvis Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Senola Avenue

    1749 ft · 1 min · Senola Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greenwald Avenue

    134 m · 20 sec · Greenwald Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North: Corona

    1247 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Temecula Valley Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Temecula Valley Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Corona Freeway

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Corona Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Corona Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91: Beach Cities, Riverside

    953 ft · 23 sec · Corona Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Corona Freeway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Corona Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 71 North: Ontario, Pomona

    2014 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Corona Freeway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Chino Valley Freeway

    12.7 mi · 15 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Golden State Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 41 North: Yosemite

    1.1 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Yosemite Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway

  29. 29

    Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    1042 ft · 14 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Tulare Street

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue

    1069 ft · 25 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    119 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street

  33. 33

    Continue on North First Street

    1320 ft · 32 sec · North First Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Highway
98.2 mi · 34%
Foothill Freeway
81.2 mi · 28%
Golden State Freeway
55.6 mi · 19%
Corona Freeway
22.6 mi · 8%
Chino Valley Freeway
12.7 mi · 4%
Temecula Valley Freeway
4.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Continue on Golden State Highway

98.2 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
251.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebec
02h 26m from Meadowbrook
Leave By
7:14 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meadowbrook and Sunny near Fresno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meadowbrook to Fresno?

The road trip is about 288.2 miles (463.8 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Meadowbrook and 144.4 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 251.6 miles (404.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.67 one way or $127.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meadowbrook and Sunny near Fresno.

Stop Ideas Near Lebec

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

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

BUS

Fillmore, California

50 mi away
718 West Ventura St.
BUS

Tehachapi, California

50 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Santa Paula, California

58 mi away
245 South Palm Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

60 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meadowbrook and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 251.57 mi (404.86 km).

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#1 Meadowbrook

This unincorporated community in Riverside County, California, is nestled in the inland empire region.

Population0
Coordinates33.7257800, -117.2850900
Altitude-
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: Jarvis Street (-117.286085, 33.725783)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.17 gal
38.49 L · about $63.67
Round trip
$127.35
20.34 gal · 76.98 L
Estimated CO2
90.4 kg one way
Round trip: 180.8 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $63.67 $127.35
Mid-grade $6.50 $66.09 $132.19
Premium $6.69 $68.03 $136.05
Diesel $8.41 $85.56 $171.12

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Meadowbrook and Fresno. The current time is 12:18:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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