How far is Midpines, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Midpines, CA to Fresno, CA is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midpines and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midpines and Fresno.
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Start on the route
650 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Central Yosemite Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Central Yosemite Highway
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Turn left
50 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Triangle Road
798 ft · 22 sec · Triangle Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Triangle Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Triangle Road
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Turn right onto Carleton Road
1640 ft · 31 sec · Carleton Road
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Continue on Carleton Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Carleton Road
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Continue on Silva Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Silva Road
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Turn left
21.7 mi · 33 min
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Turn right onto Southern Yosemite Highway
35.5 mi · 49 min · Southern Yosemite Highway
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Continue on Yosemite Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McKinley Avenue
1218 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East McKinley Avenue
1986 ft · 58 sec · East McKinley Avenue
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Turn right onto North First Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 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 Midpines 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.
Southern Yosemite Highway
Turn right onto Southern Yosemite Highway
35.5 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Midpines and Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midpines to Fresno?
The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Yosemite Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Midpines and 37.8 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 3:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.53 one way or $33.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Midpines and Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Yosemite Lakes
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 Yosemite Lakes.
Madera
Mariposa, California
Mariposa, CA
Midpines, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midpines and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 55.64 mi (89.55 km).
#1 Midpines
Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Mariposa County at an elevation of 2,585 feet, this community lies along State Route 140 west of Yosemite National Park.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5443800, -119.9204500 |
| Altitude | 788 |
| 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: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $6.26 | $16.53 | $33.06 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $17.16 | $34.31 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
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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