How far is Orange Cove, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Orange Cove, CA to Fresno, CA is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.77 mi
00h 49m
Flight
26.81 mi
43.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.81 mi
Kilometers
43.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.77 mi
Kilometers
62.4 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Sun, May 17, 9:26 AM PDT
Return by in Orange Cove
Sun, May 17, 10:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange Cove
2026-05-17T08:36
Arrive Fresno
Sun, May 17, 9:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange Cove
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Selma
CA

City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States

From Orange Cove
16.8 mi
00h 24m
To Fresno
21.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 17 2:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orange Cove and Fresno.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orange Cove and Fresno.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    2576 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Avenue

    2638 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Anchor Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Anchor Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Manning Avenue

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Manning Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Manning Avenue

    11 mi · 17 min · West Manning Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    1393 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 41 North: Yosemite

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Yosemite Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    1042 ft · 14 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Tulare Street

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue

    1069 ft · 25 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    119 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North First Street

    1320 ft · 32 sec · North First Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange Cove and Fresno.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Manning Avenue
21.1 mi · 54%
Manning Avenue
7.78 mi · 20%
Yosemite Freeway
1.1 mi · 3%
South Anchor Avenue
1 mi · 3%
CA 41 North
0.69 mi · 2%
South Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Manning Avenue

Continue on West Manning Avenue

11 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selma
00h 24m from Orange Cove
Leave By
4:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orange Cove and Clear near Fresno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orange Cove to Fresno?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Orange Cove and 21.9 miles from Fresno.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.90 one way or $15.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orange Cove and Clear near Fresno.

Stop Ideas Near Selma

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Selma, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Selma.

RAIL

Fresno station

24 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
RAIL

Hanford station

27 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A
BUS

Goshen Junction, California

31 mi away
30435 Road 68
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

34 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange Cove and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 26.81 mi (43.14 km).

Orange Cove

#1 Orange Cove

City in Fresno County, California, United States

Population10,118
Coordinates36.6243900, -119.3137300
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Fresno

#2 Fresno

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area.

Population530,267
Coordinates36.7477300, -119.7723700
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-119.313735, 36.62439)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $7.90
Round trip
$15.81
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.90 $15.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $8.31 $16.62
Premium $6.24 $8.55 $17.11
Diesel $7.57 $10.37 $20.73

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange Cove and Fresno. The current time is 08:36:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.