How far is Woodlake, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Woodlake, CA to Fresno, CA is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.72 mi
01h 01m
Flight
43.93 mi
70.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.93 mi
Kilometers
70.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.72 mi
Kilometers
83.24 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM PDT
Return by in Woodlake
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodlake
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive Fresno
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodlake
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
Kingsburg
CA

Town in California, USA

From Woodlake
26.3 mi
00h 30m
To Fresno
25.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Naranjo Boulevard

    99 m · 34 sec · East Naranjo Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on East Naranjo Boulevard

    104 m · 7 sec · East Naranjo Boulevard

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Naranjo Boulevard

    29 m · 2 sec · West Naranjo Boulevard

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Naranjo Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Naranjo Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Avenue 344

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Avenue 344

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Road 156

    1 mi · 2 min · Road 156

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Avenue 352

    3 mi · 4 min · Avenue 352

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Road 132

    2 mi · 3 min · Road 132

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Avenue 368

    3 mi · 4 min · Avenue 368

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Road 108

    2 mi · 3 min · Road 108

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Avenue 384

    10.3 mi · 17 min · Avenue 384

  12. 12

    Continue on Diagonal 27

    1072 ft · 27 sec · Diagonal 27

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Diagonal 24

    50 m · 4 sec · Diagonal 24

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    886 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 41 North: Yosemite

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Yosemite Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    1042 ft · 14 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Tulare Street

    1517 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue

    1069 ft · 25 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    119 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North First Street

    1320 ft · 32 sec · North First Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 1 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 Woodlake and Fresno.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Diagonal 24
21.3 mi · 41%
Avenue 384
10.3 mi · 20%
Avenue 344
4.71 mi · 9%
Avenue 352
3.01 mi · 6%
Avenue 368
3 mi · 6%
West Naranjo Boulevard
2.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Diagonal 24

Merge slight left

21.1 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsburg
00h 30m from Woodlake
Leave By
4:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodlake and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Kingsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Woodlake and 25.4 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodlake and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.

Stop Ideas Near Kingsburg

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

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

BUS

Goshen Junction, California

23 mi away
30435 Road 68
RAIL

Hanford station

23 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A
RAIL

Fresno station

32 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Visalia, California

32 mi away
425 E. Oak Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodlake and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 43.93 mi (70.7 km).

Woodlake

#1 Woodlake

City in Tulare County, California, United States

Population7,654
Coordinates36.4135600, -119.0987200
Altitude134
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: (-119.098784, 36.413589)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.11
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.56 $21.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $6.24 $11.42 $22.85
Diesel $7.57 $13.85 $27.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodlake and Fresno. The current time is 21:27:09.

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.