If you are looking for a quick transition from the urban center of Fresno to the foothills of Auberry, this 36.4-mile trip is an efficient choice. The drive typically takes about 49 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about complex logistics or overnight stays, as the entire route is well within a comfortable driving distance. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should be sufficient for this local trek. Both your starting point and destination are situated within the Pacific Coast region of California, ensuring a consistent climate and environment throughout your journey.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sierra Freeway
23.3 mi
29m
Morgan Canyon Road
5.3 mi
7m
Auberry Road
4 mi
6m
Millerton Road
1.9 mi
2m
North First Street
0.3 mi
<1m
East Tulare Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
0.1 mi
<1m
Divisadero Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Sierra Freeway
— 23.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno, CA and Auberry, CA.
1
Start on East Washington Avenue
28 ft·1 sec·East Washington Avenue
2
Turn left onto North First Street
0.3 mi·48 sec·North First Street
3
Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
0.2 mi·16 sec·East Tulare Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto Divisadero Street
339 ft·10 sec·Divisadero Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
6
Merge onto CA 41
0.1 mi·7 sec·Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·34 sec
Exit 128AToward CA 168 East, CA 180 East: Kings CanyonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
9
Merge onto CA 168
23 mi·29 min·Sierra Freeway
Toward CA 168Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on CA 168
1.9 mi·2 min·Millerton Road
11
Continue on CA 168
5.3 mi·7 min·Morgan Canyon Road
12
Enter roundabout onto CA 168
121 ft·2 sec·Auberry Road
13
Continue on CA 168
1.1 mi·1 min·Auberry Road
14
Continue on Auberry Road
2.9 mi·5 min·Auberry Road
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Auberry Road
361 ft·10 sec·Auberry Road
16
Arrive at destination
Auberry Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Fresno, 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 1.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|East Tulare Avenue
Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|CA 41 / Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
Merge onto CA 41 / Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the exit toward CA 168 East, CA 180 East: Kings Canyon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 128A
Toward CA 168 East, CA 180 East: Kings Canyon
6
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in|CA 168 / Sierra Freeway
Merge onto CA 168 / Sierra Freeway toward CA 168
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 168
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.37 one way
$16.73 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$8.62
$17.24
premium
$6.18
$8.85
$17.70
diesel
$5.61
$8.04
$16.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.9
0
$3.82
$1.75
Efficient EV
9.1
0
$3.18
$1.46
EV Truck/SUV
14.6
0
$5.10
$2.33
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Fresno, CA
Late night
in Fresno on Tuesday
Local time
2:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
83°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
S 5 to 10 mph7% chanceLive forecast
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Destination
Auberry, CA
Late night
in Auberry on Tuesday
Local time
2:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
16 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
49m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate through city streets including North First Street, East Tulare Avenue, and Divisadero Street as you transition away from the central hub. Because the path relies entirely on local roads, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing traffic patterns. The lack of high-speed highway segments means you will experience a more gradual, hands-on pace behind the wheel. It is a straightforward trip, though the winding nature of local roads requires your full attention compared to a standard interstate transit.
64% 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: 23.3 mi on Sierra Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sierra Freeway and Morgan Canyon Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near East Tulare Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 36.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (East Tulare Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (CA 41 / Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on Sierra Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Auberry, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.3 miles (East Tulare Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (CA 41 / Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Auberry, CA before heading back.
