How far is Salinas, CA from Fresno, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salinas and Fresno is 104.41 miles (168.04 km).
Flight distance from Salinas, CA to Fresno, CA is 104.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Salinas to Fresno with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salinas, California to Fresno, California is: 142.87 miles (229.92 km) by car.
Driving from Salinas to Fresno will take approximately 02 hours 29 minutes.
#1 Salinas
The largest city in Monterey County, California. It is located on the Monterey Bay in central California. Salinas is known for its many agriculture-related businesses, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Steinbeck Center and the Salinas Valley State Park.
| Population | 154868 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°40'40"N 121°39'20"W |
| Latitude | 36.6777400 |
| Longitude | -121.6555000 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fresno
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area. It is located in the San Joaquin Valley in central California. Fresno is known for its agricultural industry, its hot climate, and its many attractions, such as the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and the Fresno Grizzlies baseball team.
| Population | 530267 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°44'52"N 119°46'21"W |
| Latitude | 36.7477300 |
| Longitude | -119.7723700 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Fresno: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237,36.747738)
Estimated Travel Time Between Salinas and Fresno
The distance between Salinas and Fresno is 230 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 33 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Salinas and Fresno. The current time is 17:21:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.08 liters (5.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salinas and Fresno.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salinas to Fresno is $27 (diesel $31.24).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $27 | $28.19 | $28.95 | $31.24 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salinas and Fresno (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
