How far is Waldon, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Waldon, CA to Fresno, CA is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
177.88 mi
02h 58m
Flight
149.53 mi
240.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.53 mi
Kilometers
240.65 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.88 mi
Kilometers
286.27 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Tue, Apr 21, 10:14 PM PDT
Return by in Waldon
Wed, Apr 22, 1:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waldon
2026-04-21T19:16
Arrive Fresno
Tue, Apr 21, 10:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waldon
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
Keyes
CA

City in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Waldon
85.2 mi
01h 29m
To Fresno
92.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Treat Boulevard

    59 m · 6 sec · Treat Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Treat Boulevard

    2319 ft · 1 min · Treat Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Treat Boulevard

    150 m · 25 sec · Treat Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 680 South: Oakland, San Jose

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580: Stockton

    1581 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

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

    143 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    105.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

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

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Belmont Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North First Street

    968 ft · 26 sec · North First Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waldon 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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 South
107 mi · 60%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
19.2 mi · 11%
Donald D Doyle Highway
14.8 mi · 8%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 8%
CA 120 East
6.27 mi · 4%
West Belmont Avenue
2.95 mi · 2%
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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
149.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keyes
01h 29m from Waldon
Leave By
12:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waldon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fresno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Keyes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.2 miles from Waldon and 92.7 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.23 one way or $72.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Waldon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fresno.

Stop Ideas Near Keyes

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

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

RAIL

Denair station

11 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Modesto station

12 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Manteca, CA

41 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

48 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waldon and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 149.53 mi (240.65 km).

Waldon

#1 Waldon

Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California

Population5,364
Coordinates37.9263100, -122.0555200
Altitude28
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: Treat Boulevard (-122.055522, 37.926433)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.76 L · about $36.23
Round trip
$72.46
12.56 gal · 47.52 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $36.23 $72.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $38.09 $76.19
Premium $6.24 $39.21 $78.41
Diesel $7.57 $47.52 $95.04

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Waldon and Fresno. The current time is 19:16:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.