How far is Patterson, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Patterson, CA to Fresno, CA is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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 California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Patterson and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patterson and Fresno.
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Start on Plaza
5 m · 1 sec · Plaza
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Exit the rotary onto West Las Palmas Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Las Palmas Avenue
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Continue on West Main Avenue
4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
6.8 mi · 10 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward Fresno, Los Angeles
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
78.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue
1517 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto North First Street
968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Patterson and Fresno.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Main Street
Merge slight left
78.7 mi · 01h 30m
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 Patterson and Mostly Cloudy near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Patterson to Fresno?
The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Planada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Patterson and 50.1 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90 miles (144.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.08 one way or $40.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Patterson and Mostly Cloudy near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Planada
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 Planada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Patterson and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 89.97 mi (144.79 km).
#1 Patterson
City in Stanislaus County, California, United States
| Population | 22,542 |
| Coordinates | 37.4716000, -121.1296600 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $20.08 | $40.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $21.73 | $43.45 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $26.33 | $52.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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