How far is Stanford, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Stanford, CA to Fresno, CA is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 11m.
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 county seat of Merced County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stanford and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanford and Fresno.
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Start on Bowdoin Lane
99 m · 19 sec · Bowdoin Lane
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Turn right onto Arguello Mall
69 m · 12 sec · Arguello Mall
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Turn left onto Campus Drive East
1121 ft · 43 sec · Campus Drive East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bowdoin Street
5 m · 1 sec · Bowdoin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bowdoin Street
1941 ft · 59 sec · Bowdoin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stanford Avenue
744 ft · 31 sec · Stanford Avenue
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Turn left onto Peter Coutts Road
2935 ft · 1 min · Peter Coutts Road
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Turn right onto Page Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Page Mill Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South: San Jose
2384 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit right toward CA 85 South: Gilroy
2422 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Valley Freeway
18.1 mi · 21 min · West Valley Freeway
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Continue on US 101 South
1922 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
20.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
1539 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street
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Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
82.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Continue on Eastbound California State Route 152
1.1 mi · 1 min · Eastbound California State Route 152
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Continue on EB SR 152 to SB SR 99
1787 ft · 24 sec · EB SR 152 to SB SR 99
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Continue on Southbound California State Route 99
30.9 mi · 35 min · Southbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue
1517 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto North First Street
968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
21 m · 3 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 Stanford 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.
Pacheco Pass Highway
Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
82.6 mi · 01h 42m
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 Stanford 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 Stanford to Fresno?
The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Los Banos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Stanford and 86.4 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 10:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.79 one way or $69.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stanford and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Los Banos
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 Los Banos.
Merced station
Denair station
Gilroy, California
Modesto station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stanford and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 139.96 mi (225.25 km).
#1 Stanford
Private research university located in Stanford, California, United States
| Population | 13,809 |
| Coordinates | 37.4241100, -122.1660800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $34.79 | $69.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $36.58 | $73.16 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $37.65 | $75.29 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $45.63 | $91.26 |
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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