How far is Parksdale, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Parksdale, CA to Fresno, CA is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.74 mi
00h 28m
Flight
19.54 mi
31.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.54 mi
Kilometers
31.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.74 mi
Kilometers
38.21 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Sun, May 31, 10:33 AM PDT
Return by in Parksdale
Sun, May 31, 11:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parksdale
2026-05-31T10:04
Arrive Fresno
Sun, May 31, 10:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Parksdale
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Barstow
CA

City in San Bernardino County, California, United States

From Parksdale
11.1 mi
00h 14m
To Fresno
12.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parksdale and Fresno.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    46 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wood Street

    667 ft · 35 sec · Wood Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue 13 1/2

    788 ft · 24 sec · Avenue 13 1/2

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Road 29

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Road 29

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Avenue 12

    2086 ft · 44 sec · Avenue 12

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    16 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parksdale 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 South
16.3 mi · 69%
West Belmont Avenue
2.95 mi · 12%
Road 29
1.67 mi · 7%
Avenue 12
0.4 mi · 2%
Belmont Avenue
0.29 mi · 1%
North First Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 South

Merge slight right

16 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barstow
00h 14m from Parksdale
Leave By
7:32 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parksdale and Sunny near Fresno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parksdale to Fresno?

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Barstow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Parksdale and 12.7 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parksdale and Sunny near Fresno.

Stop Ideas Near Barstow

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Barstow, 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 Barstow.

RAIL

Madera

18 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
RAIL

Fresno station

19 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

49 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Hanford station

61 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parksdale and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 19.54 mi (31.45 km).

Parksdale

#1 Parksdale

Census-designated place in Madera County, California

Population2,621
Coordinates36.9471700, -120.0229400
Altitude85
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: (-120.022668, 36.947166)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.17 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.69
1.68 gal · 6.34 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.85 $9.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.10 $10.19
Premium $6.24 $5.24 $10.49
Diesel $7.57 $6.36 $12.71

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Parksdale and Fresno. The current time is 10:04:22.

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.