How far is Parlier, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Parlier, CA to Fresno, CA is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
20.67 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.53 mi
26.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.53 mi
Kilometers
26.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.67 mi
Kilometers
33.26 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Sun, May 17, 9:02 AM PDT
Return by in Parlier
Sun, May 17, 9:29 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parlier
2026-05-17T08:36
Arrive Fresno
Sun, May 17, 9:02 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Parlier
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
Fowler
CA

City in Fresno County, California, United States

From Parlier
10.3 mi
00h 13m
To Fresno
10.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Clear

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fresno Street

    829 ft · 42 sec · Fresno Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Newmark Avenue

    2427 ft · 46 sec · South Newmark Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Manning Avenue

    7.2 mi · 11 min · East Manning Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    1393 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 41 North: Yosemite

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Yosemite Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    1042 ft · 14 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Tulare Street

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue

    1069 ft · 25 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    119 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North First Street

    1320 ft · 32 sec · North First Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parlier 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Manning Avenue
17.2 mi · 83%
Yosemite Freeway
1.1 mi · 5%
CA 41 North
0.69 mi · 3%
South Newmark Avenue
0.46 mi · 2%
Tulare Street
0.29 mi · 1%
North First Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Manning Avenue

Merge slight left

9.79 mi · 00h 11m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fowler
00h 13m from Parlier
Leave By
7:38 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Parlier and Clear near Fresno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Fowler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Parlier and 10.3 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 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 7:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Parlier and Clear near Fresno.

Stop Ideas Near Fowler

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

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

RAIL

Fresno station

15 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
RAIL

Hanford station

34 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

35 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Goshen Junction, California

39 mi away
30435 Road 68

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parlier and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 16.53 mi (26.6 km).

Parlier

#1 Parlier

City in Fresno County, California, United States

Population15,848
Coordinates36.6116200, -119.5270700
Altitude105
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: Fresno Street (-119.527071, 36.611333)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $4.21
Round trip
$8.42
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.21 $8.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $4.43 $8.86
Premium $6.24 $4.56 $9.11
Diesel $7.57 $5.52 $11.05

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 Parlier and Fresno. The current time is 08:36:23.

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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.