How far is Weedpatch, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Weedpatch, CA to Fresno, CA is about 124 miles (199.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weedpatch and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weedpatch and Fresno.
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Start on Buena Vista Boulevard
59 m · 11 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Turn left onto Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Weedpatch Highway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Weedpatch Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 58 West
963 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 204: Union Avenue
1161 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East Brundage Lane
136 m · 22 sec · East Brundage Lane
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Golden State Avenue
3.4 mi · 4 min · Golden State Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41 North: Yosemite
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Yosemite Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
1042 ft · 14 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tulare Street
1517 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
1069 ft · 25 sec · East Tulare Avenue
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
119 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on North First Street
1320 ft · 32 sec · North First Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
9 m · 1 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 Weedpatch 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Weedpatch and Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weedpatch to Fresno?
The road trip is about 124 miles (199.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Pixley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Weedpatch and 61.9 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.58 one way or $51.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weedpatch and Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Pixley
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 Pixley.
Corcoran station
Visalia, California
Wasco station
Goshen Junction, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weedpatch and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 114.79 mi (184.74 km).
#1 Weedpatch
Situated in the southern San Joaquin Valley of Kern County at an elevation of 387 feet, this unincorporated community sits within a predominantly agricultural region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2380200, -118.9151000 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $5.84 | $25.58 | $51.16 |
| Mid-grade | $6.09 | $26.66 | $53.31 |
| Premium | $6.28 | $27.49 | $54.98 |
| Diesel | $8.28 | $36.27 | $72.54 |
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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