How far is Sebastopol, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Sebastopol, CA to Fresno, CA is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195 miles (313.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
242.71 mi
04h 22m
Flight
195 mi
313.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195 mi
Kilometers
313.82 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.71 mi
Kilometers
390.61 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Sat, Apr 18, 12:19 PM PDT
Return by in Sebastopol
Sat, Apr 18, 4:41 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sebastopol
2026-04-18T07:56
Arrive Fresno
Sat, Apr 18, 12:19 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:16 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sebastopol
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kennedy
CA

35th president of the United States (1917-1963)

From Sebastopol
120.2 mi
02h 11m
To Fresno
122.5 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph S
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 Sebastopol and Fresno.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sweetland Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Sweetland Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasant Valley Road

    1077 ft · 30 sec · Pleasant Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 49

    10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 49

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Broad Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    943 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Golden Center Freeway

    19 mi · 25 min · Golden Center Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Grass Valley Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Grass Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway

    33 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grass Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway

    32 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Grass Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1653 ft · 21 sec · Capital City Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on South Sacramento Freeway

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    106.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

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

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sebastopol 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
164 mi · 67%
Golden Center Freeway
19 mi · 8%
Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 49
10.9 mi · 4%
Capital City Freeway
8.97 mi · 4%
Grass Valley Highway
8.03 mi · 3%
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 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
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
195 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennedy
02h 11m from Sebastopol
Leave By
8:16 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sebastopol 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 Sebastopol to Fresno?

The road trip is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Kennedy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Sebastopol and 122.5 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 195 miles (313.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 8:16 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.38 one way or $98.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kennedy

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kennedy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14 mi away

City of Lodi

Kennedy
Local government office,Service establishment
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Lodi City Animal Shelter

Lodi , CA
1345 W Kettleman Ln, Lodi, CA 95242, United States
Rating 4.0/5 30 reviews City government office
City of Lodi Finance Department
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

City of Lodi Finance Department

Lodi , CA
310 W Elm St, Lodi, CA 95240, United States
Rating 2.0/5 4 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kennedy.

RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

3 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

4 mi away
949 East Channel St.
RAIL

Manteca, CA

15 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Lodi

23 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sebastopol and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 195 mi (313.82 km).

Sebastopol

#1 Sebastopol

City in Sonoma County, California, United States of America

Population7,593
Coordinates39.3626700, -121.1210700
Altitude583
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: Sweetland Road (-121.121288, 39.362682)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.56 gal
32.42 L · about $49.38
Round trip
$98.77
17.12 gal · 64.84 L
Estimated CO2
76.1 kg one way
Round trip: 152.1 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $49.38 $98.77
Mid-grade $6.07 $51.92 $103.85
Premium $6.24 $53.44 $106.88
Diesel $7.57 $64.77 $129.55

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sebastopol and Fresno. The current time is 07:56:51.

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.