How far is Rio Dell, CA from Fresno, CA?
Fastest route
The distance from Rio Dell, California 95562 to Fresno, California is approximately 423 miles (680 kilometers). The fastest route, considering current traffic conditions, is via US-101 S and CA-99 S, which takes approximately 7 hours and 47 minutes.
Directions
- 🚗 Head east on W Davis St toward Wildwood Ave.
- 🚗 Turn right to merge onto US-101 S.
- 🚗 Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 451B for Interstate 580.
- 🚗 Continue on I-580 E and merge onto I-80 W toward Oakland/San Francisco.
- 🚗 Keep right at the fork to stay on I-580 E/I-80 W.
- 🚗 Use the left 3 lanes to take exit 8B for I-580 E toward Downtown Oakland/Hayward/Stockton.
- 🚗 Keep left at the fork to continue on I-205 E.
- 🚗 Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 461 for CA-120 toward Manteca/Sonora.
- 🚗 Take exit 6 to merge onto CA-99 S toward Modesto/Fresno.
- 🚗 Take exit 132B toward Fresno St/Civic Ctr.
- 🚗 Follow Fresno St to N St.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Tip: Check for real-time traffic updates on your preferred navigation app to avoid delays.
- ⛽ Tip: Consider refueling your vehicle before starting the journey to ensure you have enough gas for the trip.
- 🍴 Tip: Pack some snacks and drinks for the road to stay refreshed during the long drive.
- 🛣️ Tip: Plan rest stops along the way to stretch your legs and take breaks for optimal comfort.
- 📱 Tip: Keep your mobile phone fully charged and bring a car charger in case you need to use GPS or make emergency calls.
- 🚧 Tip: Stay alert for construction zones or road closures along the route and follow any detour signs if necessary.
- 🏨 Tip: If you plan to stay overnight in Fresno, make accommodation arrangements in advance to ensure availability.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Sonoma County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Dell and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Dell and Fresno.
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Start on West Davis Street
1716 ft · 39 sec · West Davis Street
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Take the ramp right
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
106.2 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on Willits Bypass
5.4 mi · 6 min · Willits Bypass
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Continue on Redwood Highway
116.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Redwood Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
13.6 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
16.4 mi · 19 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
105.8 mi · 2 hr 1 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 Rio Dell and Fresno.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Redwood Highway
Continue on Redwood Highway
116 mi · 02h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain leaving Rio Dell and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Dell to Fresno?
The road trip is about 431.2 miles (693.9 km) and usually takes 07h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Petaluma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.7 miles from Rio Dell and 219.5 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 349.1 miles (561.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.1 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $87.75 one way or $175.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Rio Dell and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Petaluma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Sonoma City Hall
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City Hall Lawn
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Petaluma.
Petaluma, California
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Vallejo, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Dell and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 349.08 mi (561.79 km).
#1 Rio Dell
City in Humboldt County, California, United States of America
| Population | 3,363 |
| Coordinates | 40.4993000, -124.1064400 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 694 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $87.75 | $175.49 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $92.26 | $184.53 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $94.96 | $189.91 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $115.09 | $230.19 |
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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