How far is South Taft, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from South Taft, CA to Fresno, CA is about 126.8 miles (204 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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.
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Taft and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Taft and Fresno.
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Start on Olive Avenue
1095 ft · 48 sec · Olive Avenue
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Continue on 2nd Street
141 m · 22 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2454 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Taft Highway
16.5 mi · 23 min · Taft Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward SR 119/SR43 Taft Hwy Roundabout
95 m · 5 sec · Enos Lane
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Exit the rotary onto Enos Lane
6 mi · 9 min · Enos Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Enos Lane
57 m · 2 sec · Enos Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Enos Lane
7.3 mi · 11 min · Enos Lane
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Continue on Beech Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Beech Avenue
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Turn right onto East Los Angeles Avenue
73 m · 5 sec · East Los Angeles Avenue
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Turn left onto South Beech Avenue
2645 ft · 57 sec · South Beech Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lerdo Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · East Lerdo Highway
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Take the ramp right
928 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
94.1 mi · 1 hr 41 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 South Taft 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
Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
94.1 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Taft and Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Taft to Fresno?
The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Earlimart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from South Taft and 58.6 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 1:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Taft and Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Earlimart
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 Earlimart.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Taft and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 112.85 mi (181.61 km).
#1 South Taft
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
| Population | 2,169 |
| Coordinates | 35.1346900, -119.4562300 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| 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: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $25.79 | $51.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $27.12 | $54.23 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $27.91 | $55.81 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $33.82 | $67.65 |
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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