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Trip from Fresno, CA to Lompico, 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 30m

Distance

163.2 mi

263 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 18m ★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 23m

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

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county seat of Fresno County, California, United States

Fresno, CA

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Downtown Lompico, CA, CA

Lompico, CA

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Trip Overview

Fresno, CA to Lompico, CA is 163.2 miles and takes about 3h 30m via Avenue 23 and CA 99, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Pacific Coast region to the same region, staying within California. Expect a drive that involves a good amount of turning, typical of local roads, rather than long stretches of highway. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is best suited for those who enjoy navigating varied terrain. It's a straightforward journey if you're looking for a relatively short drive between these two points.

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

81.6 miles from Fresno, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Avenue 23 70.4 mi 1h 25m
CA 99 30.8 mi 34m
Cabrillo Highway 14.5 mi 16m
Riverside Road 9.5 mi 13m
CA 152 7.4 mi 10m
Graham Hill Road 5.2 mi 9m
Bloomfield Avenue 4.1 mi 6m
East Belmont Avenue 2.9 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Avenue 23 — 70.4 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Washington Avenue

28 ft · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue
2

Turn right onto North First Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · North First Street
3

Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue

2.9 mi · 5 min · East Belmont Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward CA 99 North
5

Merge onto CA 99

9.4 mi · 10 min · CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 30 sec
Exit 144 Toward Avenue 7 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto CA 99

21 mi · 24 min · CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 152

0.4 mi · 27 sec · NB SR 99 to WB 152
Toward CA 152 West
9

Continue on CA 152

0.9 mi · 59 sec · Westbound California State Route 152
10

Continue on CA 152

70 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Avenue 23
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 152

7.4 mi · 10 min · CA 152
12

Turn left onto CR G7

3.2 mi · 4 min · Bloomfield Avenue
13

At end of road, turn right onto CA 25

0.9 mi · 1 min · Bloomfield Avenue
14

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 15 sec
15

Merge onto US 101

2.9 mi · 3 min · South Valley Freeway
16

Continue on US 101

2.3 mi · 2 min · El Camino Real
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 18 sec
Exit 347 Toward CA 129 West: Watsonville, Santa Cruz
18

Turn right onto CA 129

2.5 mi · 3 min · Chittenden Road
19

Continue on CA 129

8.6 mi · 11 min · Riverside Road
20

Enter roundabout onto CA 129

144 ft · 2 sec · Riverside Road
21

Continue on CA 129

0.9 mi · 1 min · Riverside Road
22

Turn right onto Blackburn Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Blackburn Street
23

At end of road, turn left onto CA 152

0.5 mi · 54 sec · East Lake Avenue
24

Turn right onto CA 152

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Main Street
25

Turn left onto CA 152

1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
26

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
27

Merge onto CA 1

14 mi · 16 min · Cabrillo Highway
28

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 17

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Santa Cruz Highway
29

Take the exit

179 ft · 5 sec
30

Turn right onto Ocean Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Ocean Street
31

Turn straight onto Graham Hill Road

5.2 mi · 9 min · Graham Hill Road
32

Turn right onto East Zayante Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · East Zayante Road
33

Keep slight left at fork onto Lompico Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Lompico Road
34

Turn left onto West Drive

63 ft · 3 sec · West Drive
35

Continue on West Drive

0.1 mi · 28 sec · West Drive
36

Arrive at destination

West Drive

Trip Plan

Given the 3h 30m estimated duration, you can comfortably complete this drive in a single day, leaving Fresno anytime in the morning. Plan for one stop to break up the journey, perhaps around the midpoint. Pay attention to the "Turn-heavy local drive" profile; be ready to adjust your speed and focus on navigation, especially during the 70.4-mile stretch on Avenue 23. Fuel costs are estimated at $38, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing, as services might be more spaced out on the local road segments.

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 81.6 miles from Fresno, CA, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.4 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 36 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 81.6 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 45m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Fresno, CA

This is one driving day of about 163.2 miles and 3h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Fresno, 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 Avenue 23 for about 70.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Santa Clara County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gilroy, CA

82 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

Madera Acres, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Los Banos, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.6 miles from Fresno, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Avenue 23 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.4 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 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 123 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North First Street

Turn right onto North First Street

Navigation decision point

5
3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | CA 99

Merge onto CA 99

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.7 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward Avenue 7

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 144 Toward Avenue 7
5
13.1 mi into trip | ~17m in | CA 99

Merge onto CA 99

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
123 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Take the exit toward CA 129 West: Watsonville, Santa Cruz

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 347 Toward CA 129 West: Watsonville, Santa Cruz

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.51 one way

$75.02 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $38.65 $77.31
premium $6.18 $39.69 $79.38
diesel $5.61 $36.03 $72.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49 0 $17.14 $7.83
Efficient EV 40.8 0 $14.28 $6.53
EV Truck/SUV 65.3 0 $22.85 $10.44

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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 16, 2026

Origin

Fresno, CA

Late night in Fresno on Tuesday

Local time

3:38 AM

PDT

Current temp

73°F

Sunny

NW 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:43AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:32AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Lompico, CA

Late night in Lompico on Tuesday

Local time

3:38 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°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

24 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 30m 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?

This route offers a "Turn-heavy local drive" experience, with only 26% of the journey on highways like CA 99 and Cabrillo Highway. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of 70.4 miles on Avenue 23, which likely means a more engaging drive with frequent adjustments. The character shifts from potentially more open roads to areas with more frequent turns and local traffic as you progress. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that demands attention to navigation and road conditions.

Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.4 mi on Avenue 23.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North First Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 163.2 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: near the start (North First Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Fresno, CA and Lompico, CA, road signs point toward Avenue 7 and Santa Cruz.

Avenue 7

12.7 mi in | ~16m

Santa Cruz

123 mi in | ~2h 30m

About the Cities

Starting 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 30m. Total distance: 163.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 70.4 miles on Avenue 23. 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 Lompico, 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.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North First Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Lompico, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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