How far is Vista Santa Rosa, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Vista Santa Rosa, CA to Fresno, CA is about 353.6 miles (569 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 294.5 miles (473.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
353.59 mi
06h 12m
Flight
294.49 mi
473.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.49 mi
Kilometers
473.93 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
353.59 mi
Kilometers
569.05 km
Drive Time
06h 12m

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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 06h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Sat, Nov 7, 3:13 AM PST
Return by in Vista Santa Rosa
Sat, Nov 7, 9:25 AM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vista Santa Rosa
2026-11-06T21:01
Arrive Fresno
Sat, Nov 7, 3:13 AM PST
Route Timing
06h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 PM PST

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

Leave by
11:36 PM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vista Santa Rosa
8:00 PM PST
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 Vista Santa Rosa
175.2 mi
03h 06m
To Fresno
178.3 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM PST
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM PST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Vista Santa Rosa and Fresno.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vista Santa Rosa and Fresno.

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue 58

    1.4 km · 2 min · Avenue 58

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Monroe Street

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Monroe Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

    29.7 mi · 32 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    39.9 mi · 44 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    9.3 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · San Bernardino Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57: Santa Ana

    1086 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 57 North

    2267 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Golden State Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 41 North: Yosemite

    1.1 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Yosemite Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    1042 ft · 14 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Tulare Street

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue

    1069 ft · 25 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    119 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street

  32. 32

    Continue on North First Street

    1320 ft · 32 sec · North First Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vista Santa Rosa 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
34 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Highway
98.2 mi · 28%
Foothill Freeway
81.2 mi · 23%
Golden State Freeway
55.6 mi · 16%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
39.9 mi · 11%
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
29.7 mi · 8%
San Bernardino Freeway
19.9 mi · 6%
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 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.1 mi
294.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Val Verde
03h 06m from Vista Santa Rosa
Leave By
11:36 PM PST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Vista Santa Rosa and Sunny near Fresno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vista Santa Rosa to Fresno?

The road trip is about 353.6 miles (569 km) and usually takes 06h 12m 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 175.2 miles from Vista Santa Rosa and 178.3 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 294.5 miles (473.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 PST. 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 $72.88 one way or $145.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Vista Santa Rosa and 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 Vista Santa Rosa and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 294.49 mi (473.93 km).

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#1 Vista Santa Rosa

Positioned in the Coachella Valley desert of Riverside County, this unincorporated area sits approximately 69 feet below sea level.

Population0
Coordinates33.6278000, -116.2180600
Altitude-21
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: Avenue 58 (-116.218057, 33.627542)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 569 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.48 gal
47.23 L · about $72.88
Round trip
$145.77
24.96 gal · 94.46 L
Estimated CO2
110.9 kg one way
Round trip: 221.8 kg / 489 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.84 $72.88 $145.77
Mid-grade $6.09 $75.95 $151.91
Premium $6.28 $78.32 $156.65
Diesel $8.28 $103.35 $206.69

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Vista Santa Rosa and Fresno. The current time is 21:01:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.