How far is Sutter Creek, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Sutter Creek, CA to Fresno, CA is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sutter Creek and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sutter Creek and Fresno.
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Start on Eureka Street
41 m · 11 sec · Eureka Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1520 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Old Highway 49
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Highway 49
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Turn left
1675 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
15.9 mi · 22 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
59 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.9 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
19.3 mi · 28 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1006 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left
106.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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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 Sutter Creek and Fresno.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ridge Road
Keep slight left
107 mi · 02h 02m
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.
Clear leaving Sutter Creek and Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sutter Creek to Fresno?
The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Turlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.9 miles from Sutter Creek and 80.3 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 10:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.23 one way or $66.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Sutter Creek and Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Turlock
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 Turlock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sutter Creek and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 126.9 mi (204.23 km).
#1 Sutter Creek
City in Amador County, California
| Population | 2,688 |
| Coordinates | 38.3929700, -120.8024400 |
| Altitude | 362 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $33.23 | $66.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $34.94 | $69.88 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $35.96 | $71.92 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $43.59 | $87.17 |
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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