How far is Yucca Valley, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from Yucca Valley, CA to Fresno, CA is about 318.2 miles (512.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yucca Valley and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yucca Valley and Fresno.
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Start on Palm Avenue
2332 ft · 1 min · Palm Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 29 Palms Highway
1 mi · 2 min · 29 Palms Highway
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Turn left onto Old Woman Springs Road
44.8 mi · 56 min · Old Woman Springs Road
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Continue straight
23.1 mi · 33 min
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Continue on National Old Trails Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · National Old Trails Highway
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Turn left onto Air Expressway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Air Expressway
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Turn right onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
30.3 mi · 36 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto CA 58 West: Mojave
2667 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Mojave-Barstow Highway
26.9 mi · 30 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway
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Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
1.2 km · 51 sec · Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
52.4 mi · 1 hr · 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 Yucca Valley and Fresno.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Yucca Valley 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 Yucca Valley to Fresno?
The road trip is about 318.2 miles (512.1 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Tehachapi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.8 miles from Yucca Valley and 162.4 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 6:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.79 one way or $129.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yucca Valley and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Tehachapi
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 Tehachapi.
Tehachapi, California
Mojave, California
Lancaster, California
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yucca Valley and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 261.63 mi (421.06 km).
#1 Yucca Valley
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 21,845 |
| Coordinates | 34.1141700, -116.4322400 |
| Altitude | 1027 |
| 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: 512 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $5.77 | $64.79 | $129.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $68.12 | $136.24 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $70.11 | $140.22 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $84.98 | $169.95 |
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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