How far is Parkwood, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Parkwood, CA to Fresno, CA is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
24.21 mi
00h 29m
Flight
19.49 mi
31.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.49 mi
Kilometers
31.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.21 mi
Kilometers
38.97 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Thu, Oct 15, 12:59 PM PDT
Return by in Parkwood
Thu, Oct 15, 1:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkwood
2026-10-15T12:30
Arrive Fresno
Thu, Oct 15, 12:59 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Parkwood
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 Parkwood
11.7 mi
00h 14m
To Fresno
12.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hazel Avenue

    145 m · 22 sec · East Hazel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Lemon Avenue

    733 ft · 34 sec · East Lemon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lime Avenue

    46 m · 12 sec · East Lime Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto San Bruno Avenue

    152 m · 24 sec · San Bruno Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South Valencia Avenue

    1287 ft · 59 sec · South Valencia Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South Valencia Avenue

    1062 ft · 50 sec · South Valencia Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Avenue 13

    2459 ft · 54 sec · Avenue 13

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Golden State Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Golden State Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

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

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkwood 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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Boulevard
18.8 mi · 78%
West Belmont Avenue
2.95 mi · 12%
Avenue 13
0.47 mi · 2%
South Valencia Avenue
0.44 mi · 2%
Belmont Avenue
0.29 mi · 1%
North First Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Boulevard

Merge slight left

17.9 mi · 00h 20m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barstow
00h 14m from Parkwood
Leave By
7:30 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parkwood and Sunny near Fresno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 11.7 miles from Parkwood and 12.5 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 4.7 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 7:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkwood 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 Parkwood and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 19.49 mi (31.37 km).

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#1 Parkwood

Situated in Madera County at an elevation of 262 feet, this census-designated place lies within the flat agricultural landscape of California's San Joaquin Valley.

Population0
Coordinates36.9268900, -120.0446100
Altitude80
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: East Hazel Avenue (-120.043723, 36.92878)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.23 L · about $5.32
Round trip
$10.64
1.7 gal · 6.46 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $5.32 $10.64
Mid-grade $6.50 $5.52 $11.05
Premium $6.69 $5.69 $11.37
Diesel $8.41 $7.15 $14.30

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

There is no time difference between Parkwood and Fresno. The current time is 12:30:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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