Origin
Coalinga, CA
Morning in Coalinga on Sunday
Local time
9:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coalinga, CA to Fresno, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
70.4 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coalinga, CA
Jorge Urosa
Fresno, CA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 70.4-mile drive from Coalinga, CA to Fresno, CA will take you about 1 hour and 28 minutes. It's an easy day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. You'll primarily be on local roads, with no highway driving, and the estimated fuel cost is around $16. The route offers a direct connection within the Pacific Coast region. Given its short duration and local road profile, this trip is best suited for those who prefer a more relaxed pace and don't mind a few turns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 19 1/2 Avenue | 31.6 mi | 38m |
| West Dorris Avenue | 28.5 mi | 33m |
| Fresno Coalinga Road | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| East Elm Avenue | 1 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 |
Longest stretch:
South 19 1/2 Avenue
— 31.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coalinga, CA and Fresno, CA.
1
Start on CA 33
49 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 5th Street
2
Turn right onto CA 33; CA 198
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Elm Avenue
3
Continue on CA 33; CA 198
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Fresno Coalinga Road
4
Turn right onto CA 198
28 mi
·
33 min
·
West Dorris Avenue
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CA 41: Lemoore, Fresno
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward CA 41 North: Lemoore, Fresno
7
Merge onto CA 41
32 mi
·
38 min
·
South 19 1/2 Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on CA 41
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 127
Toward Tulare Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Tulare Avenue
11
Turn left onto North 1st Street
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
North 1st Street
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on North First Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North First Street
13
Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
28 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
East Washington Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Coalinga, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 37.1 and 69.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
37.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward CA 41: Lemoore, Fresno
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CA 41: Lemoore, Fresno
6
37.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CA 41 North: Lemoore, Fresno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CA 41 North: Lemoore, Fresno
5
37.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
CA 41 / South 19 1/2 Avenue
Merge onto CA 41 / South 19 1/2 Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
69.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m 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
69.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
East Tulare Avenue
Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.18 one way
$32.36 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $16.67 | $33.35 |
| premium | $6.18 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.86 | $4.51 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Morning in Fresno on Sunday
Local time
9:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
NW 5 to 15 mph
0% chance
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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 70.4-mile journey. You won't encounter any highway segments, making it a continuous experience on roads like South 19 1/2 Avenue, West Dorris Avenue, and Fresno Coalinga Road. The longest stretch without a significant turn or change is 31.6 miles on South 19 1/2 Avenue. This means you'll be actively navigating for much of the trip, so stay alert and enjoy the local scenery as you transition from Coalinga to Fresno.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on South 19 1/2 Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 37.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.8 miles (CA 41 / South 19 1/2 Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Coalinga, CA
Full guide →Coalinga is a city in Fresno County in California's San Joaquin Valley. Most visitors to the area are travelers on Interstate 5 who make a stop at Harris Ranch, a business area that actually lies 13 miles northeast of the town.
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 1h 28m. Total distance: 70.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on South 19 1/2 Avenue. 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 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.8 miles (CA 41 / South 19 1/2 Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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