How far is Spring Valley, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Spring Valley, CA to Fresno, CA is about 354.9 miles (571.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 318.2 miles (512.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
354.91 mi
06h 02m
Flight
318.22 mi
512.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
318.22 mi
Kilometers
512.12 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.91 mi
Kilometers
571.18 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM PDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Fresno
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Val Verde
CA

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

From Spring Valley
172.5 mi
03h 01m
To Fresno
182.4 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Valley and Fresno.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Fresno.

  1. 1

    Start on Helix Street

    22 m · 7 sec · Helix Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kenwood Drive

    1453 ft · 41 sec · Kenwood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bancroft Drive

    2636 ft · 1 min · Bancroft Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Campo Road

    2827 ft · 1 min · Campo Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Campo Road

    114 m · 8 sec · Campo Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Spring Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 8 West: San Diego

    1211 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mission Valley Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Mission Valley Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 805 South, I 805 North: National City, Chula Vista, Los Angeles

    150 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 805 North: Los Angeles

    3275 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway

    35.4 mi · 42 min · San Diego Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    6 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road

    1266 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    527 ft · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Jamboree Road

    760 ft · 18 sec · Jamboree Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto El Camino Real

    2.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Newport Avenue

    109 m · 14 sec · Newport Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles

    1127 ft · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

    25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  35. 35

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Golden State Highway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 41 North: Yosemite

    1.1 km · 1 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Yosemite Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway

  38. 38

    Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    1042 ft · 14 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward Tulare Street

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue

    1069 ft · 25 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    119 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street

  42. 42

    Continue on North First Street

    1320 ft · 32 sec · North First Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley and Fresno.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
44 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Highway
98.2 mi · 28%
Golden State Freeway
83.3 mi · 23%
San Diego Freeway
60.9 mi · 17%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 11%
Santa Ana Freeway
30.4 mi · 9%
Jacob Dekema Freeway
10.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
318.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Val Verde
03h 01m from Spring Valley
Leave By
11:56 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley to Fresno?

The road trip is about 354.9 miles (571.2 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Val Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.5 miles from Spring Valley and 182.4 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 318.2 miles (512.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.23 one way or $144.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Val Verde

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Val Verde, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Val Verde.

RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

14 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Simi Valley

20 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

22 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road
BUS

Fillmore, California

24 mi away
718 West Ventura St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 318.22 mi (512.12 km).

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#1 Spring Valley

Town in San Diego County, California, United States

Population28,205
Coordinates32.7447700, -116.9989200
Altitude119
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: Helix Street (-116.99876, 32.744772)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 571 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.52 gal
47.41 L · about $72.23
Round trip
$144.46
25.04 gal · 94.82 L
Estimated CO2
111.3 kg one way
Round trip: 222.5 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $72.23 $144.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $75.95 $151.89
Premium $6.24 $78.16 $156.32
Diesel $7.57 $94.74 $189.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Valley and Fresno. The current time is 00:24:00.

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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.