How far is San Jose, CA from Ivanhoe, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Ivanhoe, CA is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fresno County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Ivanhoe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Ivanhoe.
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Start on North Market Street
33 m · 6 sec · North Market Street
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Turn right onto Devine Street
84 m · 18 sec · Devine Street
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Turn left onto North San Pedro Street
93 m · 18 sec · North San Pedro Street
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Turn right onto West Saint James Street
602 ft · 16 sec · West Saint James Street
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Continue on West Julian Street
109 m · 7 sec · West Julian Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 87 South
1213 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Guadalupe Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Freeway
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Continue on Guadalupe Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Guadalupe Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Teresa Boulevard
2182 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Santa Teresa Boulevard
673 ft · 23 sec · Santa Teresa Boulevard
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Turn left onto CA 85 South
1533 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on US 101 South
1922 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
20.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
1539 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street
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Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 50 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles
3148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
68.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 198: Lemoore, Hanford
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
43 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto West Dorris Avenue
38 mi · 44 min · West Dorris Avenue
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Continue on Lacey Boulevard
6 mi · 7 min · Lacey Boulevard
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Continue on Avenue 296
11.7 mi · 14 min · Avenue 296
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 216 North: Lovers Lane
1368 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto South Lovers Lane
1 mi · 2 min · South Lovers Lane
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Turn right onto East Houston Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Houston Avenue
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Continue on Ivanhoe Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ivanhoe Drive
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Continue on Road 160
2.4 mi · 3 min · Road 160
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Continue on Depot Drive
1014 ft · 46 sec · Depot Drive
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Turn right onto Road 159
6 m · 1 sec · Road 159
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Road 159
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Ivanhoe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
68.2 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving San Jose and Mostly Sunny near Ivanhoe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Ivanhoe?
The road trip is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Firebaugh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from San Jose and 102.3 miles from Ivanhoe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 9:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.65 one way or $83.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jose and Mostly Sunny near Ivanhoe.
Stop Ideas Near Firebaugh
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 Firebaugh.
Madera
Merced station
Fresno station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Ivanhoe. Straight-line distance: 161.94 mi (260.62 km).
#1 San Jose
The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,013,616 |
| Coordinates | 37.3393900, -121.8949600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ivanhoe
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California
| Population | 4,495 |
| Coordinates | 36.3871700, -119.2178900 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ivanhoe (-119.21789, 36.38717)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $41.65 | $83.30 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $43.80 | $87.59 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $45.07 | $90.15 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $54.63 | $109.27 |
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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