How far is Rancho Murieta, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Rancho Murieta, CA to Fresno, CA is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.36 mi
02h 58m
Flight
141.15 mi
227.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.15 mi
Kilometers
227.16 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.36 mi
Kilometers
274.17 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 AM PDT
Return by in Rancho Murieta
Sun, Apr 19, 4:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rancho Murieta
2026-04-18T22:33
Arrive Fresno
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rancho Murieta
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Keyes
CA

City in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Rancho Murieta
86.1 mi
01h 29m
To Fresno
84.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Murieta and Fresno.

  1. 1

    Start on Carreta Lane

    95 m · 16 sec · Carreta Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lago Drive

    1787 ft · 1 min · Lago Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Murieta Parkway

    1665 ft · 1 min · Murieta Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jackson Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Jackson Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Grant Line Road

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Grant Line Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Kammerer Road

    596 ft · 10 sec · Kammerer Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1634 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    42.4 mi · 49 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    106.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

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

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    21 m · 3 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 Rancho Murieta and Fresno.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
149 mi · 88%
Grant Line Road
11.4 mi · 7%
Jackson Road
6.92 mi · 4%
West Belmont Avenue
2.95 mi · 2%
Kammerer Road
0.42 mi
Lago Drive
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

South Sacramento Freeway

Keep slight left

107 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
141.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keyes
01h 29m from Rancho Murieta
Leave By
12:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rancho Murieta and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rancho Murieta to Fresno?

The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Keyes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Rancho Murieta and 84.3 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.67 one way or $69.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rancho Murieta and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.

Stop Ideas Near Keyes

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

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

RAIL

Denair station

11 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Modesto station

12 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Manteca, CA

41 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

48 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rancho Murieta and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 141.15 mi (227.16 km).

Rancho Murieta

#1 Rancho Murieta

Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California

Population5,488
Coordinates38.5018500, -121.0946700
Altitude51
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: Carreta Lane (-121.094696, 38.501893)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.76 L · about $34.67
Round trip
$69.34
12.02 gal · 45.52 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $34.67 $69.34
Mid-grade $6.07 $36.46 $72.91
Premium $6.24 $37.52 $75.04
Diesel $7.57 $45.48 $90.96

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rancho Murieta and Fresno. The current time is 22:33:24.

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.