How far is Selma, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Selma, CA to Fresno, CA is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fresno County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Selma and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selma and Fresno.
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Start on Arrants Street
120 m · 19 sec · Arrants Street
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Turn right onto McCall Avenue
1085 ft · 22 sec · McCall Avenue
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Continue on 2nd Street
1896 ft · 43 sec · 2nd Street
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Take the ramp right toward CA 99 North
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41 North: Yosemite
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Yosemite Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
1042 ft · 14 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tulare Street
1517 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
1069 ft · 25 sec · East Tulare Avenue
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
119 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on North First Street
1320 ft · 32 sec · North First Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
9 m · 1 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 Selma and Fresno.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
CA 99 North
Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Selma 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 Selma to Fresno?
The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fowler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Selma and 8.6 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.52 one way or $7.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Selma and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Fowler
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 Fowler.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Selma and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 15.11 mi (24.32 km).
#1 Selma
City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 24,370 |
| Coordinates | 36.5707800, -119.6120800 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
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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