Origin
Kerman, CA
Afternoon in Kerman on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kerman, 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
25m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kerman, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Fresno, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling between Kerman and Fresno is a straightforward, quick journey covering 17.6 miles. You can easily complete this drive in about 25 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is a highly economical route within the Pacific Coast region. You will primarily navigate via West Whitesbridge Avenue, East Belmont Avenue, and South Madera Avenue. Because this transit is so brief, it serves as a practical connection rather than a destination-heavy excursion, allowing for maximum flexibility in your daily schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Whitesbridge Avenue | 15.1 mi | 19m |
| East Belmont Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Madera Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North First Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East White Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Blackstone Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West D Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Whitesbridge Avenue
— 15.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kerman, CA and Fresno, CA.
1
Start on West D Street
111 ft
·
6 sec
·
West D Street
2
Turn right onto CA 145
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Madera Avenue
3
Turn right onto CA 180
15 mi
·
19 min
·
West Whitesbridge Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 58
Toward Blackstone Avenue, Abby Street
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
226 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Blackstone Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on East White Street
351 ft
·
14 sec
·
East White Street
7
Turn left onto North Blackstone Avenue
241 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Blackstone Avenue
8
Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Belmont Avenue
9
Turn right onto North First Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North First Street
10
Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
East Washington Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CA 180 / West Whitesbridge Avenue
Turn right onto CA 180 / West Whitesbridge Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Blackstone Avenue, Abby Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 58
Toward Blackstone Avenue, Abby Street
7
16.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Blackstone Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Blackstone Avenue
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
North Blackstone Avenue
Turn left onto North Blackstone Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
17.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
East Washington Avenue
Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.05 one way
$8.09 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Afternoon in Fresno on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
56% 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
22 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
25m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway driving. Your time behind the wheel will be spent navigating local roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 15.1 miles on West Whitesbridge Avenue. Because the path relies entirely on surface streets, you will experience a more direct, stop-and-go pace compared to a freeway commute. This layout keeps you firmly planted in the local landscape for the entirety of the 25-minute duration, requiring your full attention at various junctions along the way.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.1 mi on West Whitesbridge 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near CA 180 / West Whitesbridge Avenue.
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 17.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 (CA 180 / West Whitesbridge Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
312 ft
219 ft
Total Climb
112 ft
Total Descent
20 ft
Highest Point
312 ft
~15.4 mi in
Elevation Range
94 ft
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 25m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 15.1 miles on West Whitesbridge 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 0.8 miles (CA 180 / West Whitesbridge Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Fresno, CA
More trips to Fresno, CA
Explore more options from Kerman, CA or browse trips ending in Fresno, CA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse CA road trips.