Origin
Los Banos, CA
Afternoon in Los Banos on Sunday
Local time
3:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Banos, 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 26m
Distance
71 mi
114 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Banos, CA
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Fresno, CA
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Trip Overview
Los Banos to Fresno is 71 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via East Pacheco Boulevard and Southbound California State Route 99, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive through agricultural landscapes. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a single day of travel. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, so it's a practical choice for moving between these two Central Valley cities without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Pacheco Boulevard | 35.1 mi | 42m |
| Southbound California State Route 99 | 30.9 mi | 34m |
| West Belmont Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Eastbound California State Route 152 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| EB SR 152 to SB SR 99 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North First Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Pacheco Boulevard
— 35.1 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Banos, CA and Fresno, CA.
1
Start on 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
6th Street
2
Turn sharp left onto CA 152; CA 33
35 mi
·
42 min
·
East Pacheco Boulevard
3
Continue on CA 152
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastbound California State Route 152
4
Continue on CA 152
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
EB SR 152 to SB SR 99
5
Continue on CA 99
31 mi
·
34 min
·
Southbound California State Route 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 134
Toward Belmont Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Belmont Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto North First Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North First Street
9
Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
East Washington Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.5 miles from Los Banos, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 71 — 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
|
CA 152; CA 33 / East Pacheco Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto CA 152; CA 33 / East Pacheco Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward Belmont Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 134
Toward Belmont Avenue
6
67.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
West Belmont Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
70.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
North First Street
Turn right onto North First Street
Navigation decision point
5
71 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
East Washington Avenue
Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.32 one way
$32.64 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $16.82 | $33.63 |
| premium | $6.18 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.68 | $31.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
3:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
0 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 11:09AM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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
27 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 26m 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 drive is a mixed bag, with about 46% of the journey on highways. You'll begin on East Pacheco Boulevard for a significant stretch of up to 35.1 miles before transitioning to the faster pace of Southbound California State Route 99. The final leg involves West Belmont Avenue, bringing you into Fresno. Expect a blend of more local road driving initially, opening up to efficient highway travel, characteristic of many Central Valley routes.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.1 mi on East Pacheco Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CA 152; CA 33 / East Pacheco Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Los Banos, CA to Fresno, CA is easy. At 1h 26m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CA 152; CA 33 / East Pacheco Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 67.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.8 miles (West Belmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Los Banos, CA
Full guide →Los Banos, also called by the Spanish name Los Baños, is a city in Merced County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
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 26m. Total distance: 71 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.1 miles on East Pacheco Boulevard. 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 0.1 miles (CA 152; CA 33 / East Pacheco Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 67.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.8 miles (West Belmont 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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