How far is Rodeo, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Rodeo, CA to Fresno, CA is about 195.9 miles (315.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
195.92 mi
03h 23m
Flight
163.2 mi
262.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.2 mi
Kilometers
262.65 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.92 mi
Kilometers
315.3 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Wed, Apr 22, 9:11 PM PDT
Return by in Rodeo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rodeo
2026-04-22T17:47
Arrive Fresno
Wed, Apr 22, 9:11 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rodeo
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ceres
CA

A city in Stanislaus County, California.

From Rodeo
91.1 mi
01h 41m
To Fresno
104.8 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fourth Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Fourth Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Parker Avenue

    2057 ft · 1 min · Parker Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · San Pablo Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto John Muir Parkway

    29.8 mi · 34 min · John Muir Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Vasco Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Vasco Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Camino Diablo

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Camino Diablo

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Byron Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Byron Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Byron-Bethany Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Byron-Bethany Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Byron Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Byron Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Byron Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Byron Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Byron Road

    2645 ft · 51 sec · Byron Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Grant Line Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Grant Line Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora

    143 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno

    1.1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    105.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

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

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rodeo and Fresno.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 South
107 mi · 54%
John Muir Parkway
37.8 mi · 19%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
7.99 mi · 4%
CA 120 East
6.27 mi · 3%
Byron Highway
5.07 mi · 3%
Byron Road
5.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 South

Merge slight left

106 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
163.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ceres
01h 41m from Rodeo
Leave By
10:14 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Rodeo 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 Rodeo to Fresno?

The road trip is about 195.9 miles (315.3 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Ceres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Rodeo and 104.8 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.86 one way or $79.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Rodeo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.

Stop Ideas Near Ceres

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

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

RAIL

Modesto station

9 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Denair station

16 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Manteca, CA

35 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

43 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rodeo and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 163.2 mi (262.65 km).

Rodeo

#1 Rodeo

Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California

Population8,679
Coordinates38.0329800, -122.2669100
Altitude5
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: Fourth Street (-122.266905, 38.032962)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.91 gal
26.17 L · about $39.86
Round trip
$79.73
13.82 gal · 52.34 L
Estimated CO2
61.4 kg one way
Round trip: 122.8 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $39.86 $79.73
Mid-grade $6.07 $41.92 $83.83
Premium $6.24 $43.14 $86.28
Diesel $7.57 $52.29 $104.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rodeo and Fresno. The current time is 17:47:55.

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.