How far is Woodcrest, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Woodcrest, CA to Fresno, CA is about 277.9 miles (447.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
277.95 mi
04h 48m
Flight
240.27 mi
386.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.27 mi
Kilometers
386.67 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.95 mi
Kilometers
447.32 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 AM PDT
Return by in Woodcrest
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodcrest
2026-04-19T00:19
Arrive Fresno
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:24 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodcrest
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lebec
CA

City in California, United States of America

From Woodcrest
138.8 mi
02h 24m
To Fresno
139.1 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Van Buren Boulevard

    1326 ft · 26 sec · Van Buren Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Van Buren Boulevard

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto CA 91 West

    1676 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1526 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 71 North: Ontario, Pomona

    2014 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Corona Freeway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Chino Valley Freeway

    12.7 mi · 15 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Golden State Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 41 North: Yosemite

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Yosemite Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    1042 ft · 14 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Tulare Street

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue

    1069 ft · 25 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    119 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North First Street

    1320 ft · 32 sec · North First Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Highway
98.2 mi · 35%
Foothill Freeway
81.2 mi · 29%
Golden State Freeway
55.6 mi · 20%
Chino Valley Freeway
12.7 mi · 5%
Van Buren Boulevard
6.47 mi · 2%
Riverside Freeway
6.35 mi · 2%
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

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.

Drive Time
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
240.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebec
02h 24m from Woodcrest
Leave By
7:24 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodcrest and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 277.9 miles (447.3 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.8 miles from Woodcrest and 139.1 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 7:24 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.59 one way or $113.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodcrest and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.

Stop Ideas Near Lebec

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

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

BUS

Fillmore, California

50 mi away
718 West Ventura St.
BUS

Tehachapi, California

50 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Santa Paula, California

58 mi away
245 South Palm Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

60 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodcrest and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 240.27 mi (386.67 km).

Woodcrest

#1 Woodcrest

Census-designated place in Riverside County, California

Population14,347
Coordinates33.8822400, -117.3572700
Altitude468
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: Van Buren Boulevard (-117.357281, 33.882354)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.81 gal
37.13 L · about $56.59
Round trip
$113.19
19.62 gal · 74.26 L
Estimated CO2
87.2 kg one way
Round trip: 174.4 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $56.59 $113.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $59.51 $119.01
Premium $6.24 $61.24 $122.49
Diesel $7.57 $74.23 $148.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodcrest and Fresno. The current time is 00:19:45.

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.