How far is Mendota, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Mendota, CA to Fresno, CA is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Town in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mendota and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendota and Fresno.
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Start on Quince Street
38 m · 7 sec · Quince Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street
797 ft · 37 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Oller Street
2 mi · 3 min · Oller Street
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Continue on West Whitesbridge Avenue
31.8 mi · 45 min · West Whitesbridge Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Blackstone Avenue, Abby Street
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Blackstone Avenue
69 m · 8 sec
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Continue on East White Street
107 m · 14 sec · East White Street
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Turn left onto North Blackstone Avenue
74 m · 6 sec · North Blackstone Avenue
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Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East 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 Mendota 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.
West Whitesbridge Avenue
Continue on West Whitesbridge Avenue
31.8 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mendota and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mendota to Fresno?
The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Kerman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Mendota and 18.3 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mendota and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Kerman
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 Kerman.
Fresno station
Madera
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Lemoore, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mendota and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 33.73 mi (54.28 km).
#1 Mendota
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,427 |
| Coordinates | 36.7535600, -120.3815600 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $7.33 | $14.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
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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