Origin
Lindsay, CA
Morning in Lindsay on Sunday
Local time
10:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lindsay, 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
1h 12m
Distance
60.5 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lindsay, CA
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Fresno, CA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Lindsay to Fresno covers 61.2 miles of local terrain, making for a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region of California, you will find a consistent atmosphere throughout your journey. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, it is a highly economical way to move between these two points. Because the drive relies entirely on local streets, it offers a distinct alternative to busier interstate travel for those looking to stay off the major highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golden State Highway | 43.5 mi | 46m |
| CA 65 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Tulare Lindsay Highway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| East Tulare Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Yosemite Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Hermosa Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Mirage Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North First Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Golden State Highway
— 43.5 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindsay, CA and Fresno, CA.
1
Start on this road
400 ft
·
31 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Apia Street
207 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Apia Street
3
Turn right onto J29
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Mirage Avenue
4
Turn left onto J29
371 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Hermosa Street
5
Enter roundabout onto J29
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Hermosa Street
6
Continue on J29
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Hermosa Street
7
Enter roundabout onto J29
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Hermosa Street
8
Continue on J29
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Hermosa Street
9
Turn right onto CA 65
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
CA 65
10
Continue on CA 137
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Tulare Lindsay Highway
11
Continue on CA 137
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Tulare Avenue
12
At end of road, turn right onto CA 137
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Tulare Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
14
Merge onto CA 99
43 mi
·
46 min
·
Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward CA 41 North: Yosemite
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto CA 41
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yosemite Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on CA 41
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 127
Toward Tulare Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Tulare Avenue
20
Turn left onto North 1st Street
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
North 1st Street
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on North First Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North First Street
22
Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
28 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
East Washington Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Lindsay, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 59.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Apia Street
Turn right onto East Apia Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
J29 / South Mirage Avenue
Turn right onto J29 / South Mirage Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CA 137 / East Tulare Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CA 137 / East Tulare Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
8
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
$13.91 one way
$27.81 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.71 | $29.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Fresno on Sunday
Local time
10:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°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
1 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
1h 12m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel as you navigate through the region. Since the highway share for this route is 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate merging or heavy long-distance traffic. The path utilizes specific local roads, including East Apia Street, South Mirage Avenue, and East Hermosa Street, to connect your starting point to your destination. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on East Apia Street, the experience is defined by frequent turns rather than long, straight pulses of speed. This technical layout provides a very different feel compared to typical highway cruising.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.5 mi on Golden State Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near East Apia Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (East Apia Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (J29 / South Mirage Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (CA 137 / East Tulare Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Lindsay, CA
Full guide →Founded 1910
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 12m. Total distance: 60.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.5 miles on Golden State Highway. 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 Fresno, 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 0.1 miles (East Apia Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (J29 / South Mirage Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (CA 137 / East Tulare Avenue): 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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