Origin
Caruthers, CA
Late night in Caruthers on Tuesday
Local time
3:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caruthers, CA to Fresno, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caruthers, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Fresno, CA
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Trip Overview
Caruthers to Fresno is 17 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Yosemite Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive between two points in the Central Valley. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit rather than an extended exploration. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, and the estimated fuel cost is quite low, making it an economical option for local travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yosemite Freeway | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| West Mountain View Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Tahoe Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North First Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Tulare Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Henderson Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yosemite Freeway
— 13.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caruthers, CA and Fresno, CA.
1
Start on South Henderson Road
127 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Henderson Road
2
Turn left onto West Tahoe Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Tahoe Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto West Mountain View Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Mountain View Avenue
4
Turn left onto CA 41
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Yosemite Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on CA 41
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 127
Toward Tulare Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Tulare Avenue
8
Turn left onto North 1st Street
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
North 1st Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on North First Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North First Street
10
Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
28 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
East Washington Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Mountain View Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West Mountain View Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CA 41 / Yosemite Freeway
Turn left onto CA 41 / Yosemite Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Tulare Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 127
Toward Tulare Street
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
East Tulare Avenue
Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
North 1st Street
Turn left onto North 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.81 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.03 | $8.05 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.13 | $8.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fresno, CA
Late night in Fresno on Tuesday
Local time
3:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the route utilizing main roads like the Yosemite Freeway. You'll experience a 13.2-mile stretch on the Yosemite Freeway without interruption, indicating a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. Expect a relatively smooth experience, largely on paved, well-maintained roads that facilitate efficient travel. The character remains fairly consistent throughout, emphasizing speed and directness over varied terrain or scenic detours.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on Yosemite Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Yosemite Freeway and West Mountain View Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West Mountain View Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West Mountain View Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (CA 41 / Yosemite Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Fresno, CA
Full guide →Founded 1872
Fresno is in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Many visitors find themselves stopping in Fresno on the way to Yosemite National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, or other destinations in the Sierras.
Top landmarks
- • Holy Trinity Church, Fresno — church building in Fresno, United States of America
- • Fresno station — train station in Fresno, California
- • Kearney Park — park in Fresno County, California, United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on Yosemite Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West Mountain View Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (CA 41 / Yosemite Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fresno, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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