Trip from Dixon, CA to Fresno, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 42m

Distance

190.4 mi

306 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 30m ★

6 AM

3h 42m

8 AM

4h 8m

10 AM

3h 51m

12 PM

3h 49m

3 PM

3h 52m

5 PM

4h 6m

8 PM

3h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Solano County, California, United States

Dixon, CA

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county seat of Fresno County, California, United States

Fresno, CA

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Trip Overview

This 190.4-mile drive from Dixon, CA, to Fresno, CA, is efficiently covered in about 3 hours and 42 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. The majority of your journey, 89% highway, will stick to major arteries like CA 99, the South Sacramento Freeway, and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $44, this route offers a straightforward and budget-friendly way to travel within California's Pacific Coast region. You'll find the drive to be primarily highway-focused, so plan for consistent travel without extensive detours. This trip is designed for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

95.2 miles from Dixon, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
CA 99	106.7 mi	2h 2m
South Sacramento Freeway	56.4 mi	1h 5m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	12 mi	13m
Capital City Freeway	5.5 mi	6m
Yolo Causeway	3.7 mi	4m
West Belmont Avenue	2.9 mi	5m
North 1st Street	1.8 mi	2m
CA 113	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: CA 99 — 106.7 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dixon, CA and Fresno, CA.

Start on West A Street

224 ft · 11 sec · West A Street

Turn left onto CA 113

1.8 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

Take the ramp onto CA 113

0.3 mi · 35 sec · CA 113

Merge onto I 80; CA 113

3.6 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

8.4 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 80

3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business

5.3 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway

Exit 82 Toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

Toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 34 sec

Toward CA 99 South: Fresno Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto CA 99

56 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South Sacramento Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99

107 mi · 2 hr 2 min · CA 99

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 134 Toward Belmont Avenue Use the slight right lane.

At end of road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue

2.9 mi · 5 min · West Belmont Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto North First Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North First Street

Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

69 ft · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue

Arrive at destination

East Washington Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 42-minute duration for this 190.4-mile drive, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. Consider departing early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential midday traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing, but be mindful of the longest stretch of 106.7 miles on CA 99; planning a break before or after this segment can help break up the drive. Factor in the estimated $44 fuel cost and ensure your vehicle is adequately fueled before heading out, as extensive services might be less frequent on certain highway portions.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 95.2 miles from Dixon, CA, or about 1h 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 42 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 95.2 miles or 1h 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fresno, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Dixon, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dixon, CA

This is one driving day of about 190.4 miles and 3h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Dixon, CA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on CA 99 for about 106.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Stanislaus County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Modesto, CA

95 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

Galt, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Modesto, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.2 miles from Dixon, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before CA 99 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Richmaid Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lodi, California

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 1h 3m in 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12093684279

Visit website

Best coffee break · early in the drive

Inspire Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lodi, California

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 1h 3m in 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12093278030

Visit website

Richmaid Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Lodi, California

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12093684279

Visit website

Allora

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $100 or ab

Sacramento, California

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+19165386434

Visit website

Inspire Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Lodi, California

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12093278030

Visit website

Anchor & Tree Coffee Roasting Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19163059267

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Fresno, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+19168086060

Visit website

Funderland Amusement Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19164560131

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 187 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5.8 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

17.9 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 82 Toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe

23.1 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, F...

23.4 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward CA 99 South: Fresno

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward CA 99 South: Fresno

187 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in

Take the exit toward Belmont Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 134 Toward Belmont Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.76 one way

$87.52 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.02	$45.10	$90.19
premium	$6.18	$46.30	$92.61
diesel	$5.61	$42.04	$84.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.1	$19.99	$9.14
Efficient EV	47.6	$16.66	$7.62
EV Truck/SUV	76.2	$26.66	$12.19

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Dixon, CA

Late night in Dixon on Tuesday

Local time

3:25 AM

PDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fresno, CA

Late night in Fresno on Tuesday

Local time

3:25 AM

PDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

18 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

3h 42m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

National Memorial

On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...

29 mi from route ~73 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 190.4-mile journey, with 89% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 106.7 miles, primarily on CA 99, meaning you can settle in for a significant period of consistent driving. While the route is predominantly highway, the transition between CA 99, the South Sacramento Freeway, and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway ensures a dynamic, albeit fast-paced, progression. This drive prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways, offering a predictable and direct path.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 106.7 mi on CA 99.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and South Sacramento Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 190.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles (I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Dixon, CA and Fresno, CA, road signs point toward Sacramento and Lake Tahoe.

Sacramento

17.9 mi in | ~21m | via US 50; I 80 Business

Lake Tahoe

17.9 mi in | ~21m | via US 50; I 80 Business

About the Cities

Starting in Dixon, CA

Full guide →

Dixon is in Solano County in the Sacramento Valley of California.

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 3h 42m. Total distance: 190.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 106.7 miles on CA 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fresno, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Fresno, CA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Dixon, CA to Fresno, CA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Richmaid Restaurant

Inspire Coffee

Richmaid Restaurant

Allora

Inspire Coffee

Anchor & Tree Coffee Roasting Co

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

EVCS Charging Station

Gallo Center for the Arts

Corbetts House Of Horror

William Land Regional Park

Funderland Amusement Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dixon, CA

Fresno, CA

Same local time

18 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 42m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Dixon, CA

Arriving in Fresno, CA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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