How far is Mojave, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Mojave, CA to Fresno, CA is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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.
City in Kern County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mojave and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mojave and Fresno.
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Start on Sierra Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Sierra Highway
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Take the ramp left
53.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 204: Union Avenue
1161 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East Brundage Lane
136 m · 22 sec · East Brundage Lane
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Golden State Avenue
3.4 mi · 4 min · Golden State Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 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 Mojave 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
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.
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 Mojave 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 Mojave to Fresno?
The road trip is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Mojave and 85.8 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 12:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.73 one way or $69.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mojave and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near McFarland
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 McFarland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mojave and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 147.38 mi (237.19 km).
#1 Mojave
Desert in southwestern United States
| Population | 4,238 |
| Coordinates | 35.0524700, -118.1739600 |
| Altitude | 842 |
| 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: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $34.73 | $69.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $36.52 | $73.03 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $37.58 | $75.17 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $45.55 | $91.11 |
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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