How far is Tracy, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Tracy, CA to Fresno, CA is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.65 mi
02h 09m
Flight
113.9 mi
183.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.9 mi
Kilometers
183.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.65 mi
Kilometers
202.22 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Thu, Apr 16, 8:30 PM PDT
Return by in Tracy
Thu, Apr 16, 10:39 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tracy
2026-04-16T18:20
Arrive Fresno
Thu, Apr 16, 8:30 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tracy
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Atwater
CA

City in California

From Tracy
62 mi
01h 04m
To Fresno
63.7 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tracy and Fresno.

  1. 1

    Start on West 11th Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · West 11th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 11th Street

    55 m · 3 sec · East 11th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East 11th Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East 11th Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Westside Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora

    143 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    105.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 South
107 mi · 85%
CA 120 East
6.27 mi · 5%
West 11th Street
4.42 mi · 4%
West Belmont Avenue
2.95 mi · 2%
Westside Freeway
2.28 mi · 2%
East 11th Street
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 South

Merge slight left

106 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
113.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atwater
01h 04m from Tracy
Leave By
2:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tracy and Sunny near Fresno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tracy to Fresno?

The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Atwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Tracy and 63.7 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.56 one way or $51.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tracy and Sunny near Fresno.

Stop Ideas Near Atwater

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Atwater, 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 Atwater.

RAIL

Merced station

13 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Denair station

26 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Modesto station

45 mi away
1700 Held Drive
BUS

Mariposa, California

59 mi away
5158 State Highway 140

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tracy and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 113.9 mi (183.3 km).

Tracy

#1 Tracy

The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.

Population95,025
Coordinates37.7398700, -121.4261800
Altitude16
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: West 11th Street (-121.426177, 37.7397)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.78 L · about $25.56
Round trip
$51.11
8.86 gal · 33.56 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $25.56 $51.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $26.87 $53.74
Premium $6.24 $27.66 $55.31
Diesel $7.57 $33.52 $67.04

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Tracy and Fresno. The current time is 18:20:41.

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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.