How far is Oakhurst, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Oakhurst, CA to Fresno, CA is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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 Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakhurst and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakhurst and Fresno.
-
1
Start on Chapel Hill Drive
29 m · 8 sec · Chapel Hill Drive
-
2
Turn left onto Road 425B
49 m · 7 sec · Road 425B
-
3
Continue on Road 426
1895 ft · 1 min · Road 426
-
4
Turn left onto Southern Yosemite Highway
35.8 mi · 50 min · Southern Yosemite Highway
-
5
Continue on Yosemite Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Yosemite Freeway
-
6
Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward McKinley Avenue
1218 ft · 32 sec
-
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto East McKinley Avenue
1986 ft · 58 sec · East McKinley Avenue
-
9
Turn right onto North First Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North First Street
-
10
Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue
-
11
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakhurst 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 left onto Southern Yosemite Highway
35.8 mi · 00h 50m
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 Oakhurst and Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakhurst to Fresno?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Friant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Oakhurst and 23.5 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.27 one way or $20.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakhurst and Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Friant
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 Friant.
Madera
Fresno station
Mariposa, CA
Mariposa, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakhurst and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 40.66 mi (65.44 km).
#1 Oakhurst
Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Madera County at an elevation of 2,274 feet, this census-designated place lies along State Route 41.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3280000, -119.6493200 |
| Altitude | 693 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $13.80 | $27.59 |
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