How far is Piedmont, CA from Fresno County, CA?
The driving distance from Piedmont, CA to Fresno County, CA is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Piedmont and Fresno County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piedmont and Fresno County.
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Start on Magnolia Avenue
9 m · 9 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
2536 ft · 1 min · Highland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Moraga Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Moraga Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 13 South: Hayward
1019 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Warren Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Warren Freeway
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Continue on Warren Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Warren Freeway
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Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora
143 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
106.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 180: Mendota, Kings Canyon
799 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fowler Avenue
1784 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto North Fowler Avenue
1936 ft · 51 sec · North Fowler Avenue
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Turn right onto East Olive Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Olive Avenue
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Turn left
72 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Piedmont and Fresno County.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CA 99 South
Merge slight left
107 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Piedmont and Sunny near Fresno County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Piedmont to Fresno County?
The road trip is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Turlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Piedmont and 91.8 miles from Fresno County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.33 one way or $74.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Piedmont and Sunny near Fresno County.
Stop Ideas Near Turlock
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 Turlock.
Denair station
Modesto station
Merced station
Manteca, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Piedmont and Fresno County. Straight-line distance: 159.92 mi (257.36 km).
#1 Piedmont
City in California
| Population | 11,335 |
| Coordinates | 37.8243700, -122.2316300 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fresno County
County in California, United States
| Population | 1,000,918 |
| Coordinates | 36.7581800, -119.6493200 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fresno County (-119.64932, 36.75818)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $37.33 | $74.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $39.25 | $78.49 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $40.39 | $80.78 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $48.96 | $97.92 |
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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