How far is Simi Valley, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Simi Valley, CA to Fresno, CA is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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Flight Distance
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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 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Simi Valley and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simi Valley and Fresno.
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Start on 3rd Street
808 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East Los Angeles Avenue
695 ft · 14 sec · East Los Angeles Avenue
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Turn left onto First Street
1.1 km · 1 min · First Street
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Take the ramp right toward CA 118 East
1257 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Balboa Boulevard
1726 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Balboa Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · Balboa Boulevard
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Turn left onto Foothill Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 5 North, CA 14 North: Sacramento, Palmdale
48 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Sacramento
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
35.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Golden State Highway
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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 Simi Valley and Fresno.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Highway
Continue on Golden State Highway
98.2 mi · 01h 45m
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 Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley to Fresno?
The road trip is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Bakersfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Simi Valley and 111 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 9:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.42 one way or $88.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Simi Valley and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Bakersfield
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 Bakersfield.
Bakersfield
Wasco station
Tehachapi, California
Mojave, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Simi Valley and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 180.07 mi (289.8 km).
#1 Simi Valley
The third most populous city in Ventura County, California.
| Population | 125,168 |
| Coordinates | 34.2694500, -118.7814800 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $44.42 | $88.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $46.71 | $93.42 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $48.07 | $96.14 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $58.27 | $116.53 |
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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