Origin
Earlimart, CA
Late night in Earlimart on Tuesday
Local time
3:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Earlimart, 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
1h 17m
Distance
69.4 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Earlimart, CA
Harrison Haines
Fresno, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Earlimart to Fresno is 69.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via Golden State Highway/Yosemite Freeway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward journey between two Central Valley communities. Expect a fairly direct route with a few turns as you navigate through local roads and connect to the main highways. Given its short duration, this trip is ideal for a single day, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golden State Highway | 65.7 mi | 1h 10m |
| Yosemite Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Front Street | 0.6 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 |
| Sierra Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Golden State Highway
— 65.7 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Earlimart, CA and Fresno, CA.
1
Start on East Washington Avenue
405 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Front Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Front Street
3
Turn right onto J22
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Sierra Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
5
Merge onto CA 99
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward CA 41 North: Yosemite
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto CA 41
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yosemite Freeway
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 34.7 miles from Earlimart, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Golden State Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.7 miles.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 68.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CA 99 / Golden State Highway
Merge onto CA 99 / Golden State Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward CA 41 North: Yosemite
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 131
Toward CA 41 North: Yosemite
5
67.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
CA 41 / Yosemite Freeway
Merge onto CA 41 / Yosemite Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.95 one way
$31.90 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $16.44 | $32.87 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.88 | $33.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.72 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
3:36 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
19 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
1h 17m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter more frequent adjustments in direction than on a pure interstate. While a significant portion, up to 65.7 miles, is on the Golden State Highway, the overall profile suggests a mix of highway travel and navigating through local thoroughfares. The share of highway driving is moderate, around 2 on a scale where 1 is mostly local roads and 3 is mostly highway. Be prepared for the road to feel less like a continuous highway and more like a connected series of local and state routes.
Only 2% 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: 65.7 mi on Golden State Highway.
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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 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 69.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1h 18m in
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Fresno, CA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
26min in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Tulare, CA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteFig & Honey
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1h 18m in
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Hours: Tu-Sa 08:00-15:00
Visit websitePelican's Snowballs
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
26min in
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Tulare, CA
Hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00
Raizana Teas
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1h 18m in
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Fresno
Cuisine: tea
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-17:30; Sa 10:30-14:00
Visit websiteIsla Tea Lounge
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1h 18m in
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Fresno, CA
Cuisine: tea
Visit websiteJack in the Box
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
1h 18m in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Fresno, CA
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteMediterranean Grill & Cafe
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
1h 18m in
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Fresno, CA
Cuisine: mediterranean
Visit websiteIHOP
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
1h 18m in
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: breakfast;pancake
Hours: Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-18:00
Visit websiteThe Donut Hole
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
1h 18m in
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Fresno, CA
Garlishious Deli
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
1h 18m in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Fresno, CA
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteMcDonald's
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
26min in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Tulare, CA
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Su 05:00-22:00
Visit websiteFunston Playground
Park
Near the end, short detour
1h 18m in
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Smith Playground
Park
Near the end, short detour
1h 18m in
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Bigby Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
1h 18m in
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Art Gonzales Museum
Museum
Later in the drive, right off the route
1h 1m in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
CA
Pioneer Village Museum
Museum
Later in the drive, right off the route
1h 1m in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
CA
Fresno Veterans Memorial
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
1h 18m in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Fresno Metropolitan Museum
Museum
Near the end, short detour
1h 18m in
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
CA
1821 Gallery & Studios
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
1h 18m in
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Pixley Airport
Yes
Near the start, short detour
9min in
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
CA
Best Western
Hotel
Later in the drive, right off the route
1h 1m in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Villager Inn
Motel
Later in the drive, short detour
1h 1m in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Travelodge
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
1h 18m in
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Fresno, CA
Visit websiteRegency Inn
Motel
Near the end, short detour
1h 18m in
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Fresno, CA
The Hotel Fresno
Motel
Near the end, short detour
1h 18m in
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Piccadilly Inn Express
Motel
Near the end, short detour
1h 18m in
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 1h 17m. Total distance: 69.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.7 miles on Golden State Highway. 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 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.6 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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