How far is Soledad, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Soledad, CA to Fresno, CA is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Fresno County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soledad and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soledad and Fresno.
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Start on Front Street
2029 ft · 60 sec · Front Street
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Turn right
1026 ft · 16 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
28.2 mi · 33 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 198: San Lucas, Coalinga
1155 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Lockwood San Lucas Road
47.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Lockwood San Lucas Road
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Continue on Elm Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Elm Avenue
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Continue on Fresno Coalinga Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Fresno Coalinga Road
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Turn right onto West Dorris Avenue
28.5 mi · 34 min · West Dorris Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41: Lemoore, Fresno
1024 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 41 North: Lemoore, Fresno
2679 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South 19 1/2 Avenue
31.6 mi · 38 min · South 19 1/2 Avenue
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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 Soledad and Fresno.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lockwood San Lucas Road
Turn left onto Lockwood San Lucas Road
47.2 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Soledad and Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Soledad to Fresno?
The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coalinga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Soledad and 74.3 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89 miles (143.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.23 one way or $60.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Soledad and Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Coalinga
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 Coalinga.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Lemoore, California
Paso Robles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soledad and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 89.05 mi (143.32 km).
#1 Soledad
City in Monterey County, California, United States
| Population | 25,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.4246900, -121.3263200 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $30.23 | $60.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $31.79 | $63.57 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $32.71 | $65.43 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $39.65 | $79.30 |
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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