How far is Meiners Oaks, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Meiners Oaks, CA to Fresno, CA is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kern County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meiners Oaks and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meiners Oaks and Fresno.
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Start on South Padre Juan Avenue
35 m · 7 sec · South Padre Juan Avenue
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Turn right onto Mesa Drive
578 ft · 31 sec · Mesa Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lomita Avenue
2255 ft · 51 sec · South Lomita Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maricopa Highway
69.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Maricopa Highway
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Continue on Poso Street
596 ft · 19 sec · Poso Street
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Turn left onto California Street
2112 ft · 52 sec · California Street
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Continue on West Side Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on Taft Highway
16.7 mi · 23 min · Taft Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward SR 119/SR43 Taft Hwy Roundabout
95 m · 5 sec · Enos Lane
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Exit the rotary onto Enos Lane
6 mi · 9 min · Enos Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Enos Lane
57 m · 2 sec · Enos Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Enos Lane
7.3 mi · 11 min · Enos Lane
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Continue on Beech Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Beech Avenue
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Turn right onto East Los Angeles Avenue
73 m · 5 sec · East Los Angeles Avenue
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Turn left onto South Beech Avenue
2645 ft · 57 sec · South Beech Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lerdo Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · East Lerdo Highway
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Take the ramp right
928 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
94.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41 North: Yosemite
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Yosemite Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
1042 ft · 14 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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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 Meiners Oaks 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.
Golden State Highway
Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
94.1 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Meiners Oaks and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meiners Oaks to Fresno?
The road trip is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Shafter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Meiners Oaks and 107.7 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 9:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.50 one way or $87.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meiners Oaks and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Shafter
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 Shafter.
Wasco station
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Corcoran station
Kettleman City, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meiners Oaks and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 161.36 mi (259.69 km).
#1 Meiners Oaks
Census-designated place in Ventura County, California
| Population | 3,571 |
| Coordinates | 34.4469400, -119.2792800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $43.50 | $87.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $45.74 | $91.48 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $47.07 | $94.14 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $57.06 | $114.11 |
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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