Origin
Selma, CA
Morning in Selma on Tuesday
Local time
9:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Selma, CA to Fresno, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Selma, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Fresno, CA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 17.2-mile drive from Selma to Fresno, California, is easily accomplished in about 21 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With 86% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on CA 99 and the Yosemite Freeway. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $4, so budget is not a major concern. Both Selma and Fresno are located within the Pacific Coast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical boundaries. This route is perfect for a quick transfer or a short scenic excursion within the Central Valley.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 13.5 mi | 14m |
| Yosemite Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North First Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| McCall Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Tulare Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Arrants Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 13.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selma, CA and Fresno, CA.
1
Start on Arrants Street
394 ft
·
19 sec
·
Arrants Street
2
Turn right onto McCall Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
McCall Avenue
3
Continue on 2nd Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
2nd Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward CA 99 North
5
Merge onto CA 99
14 mi
·
14 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward CA 41 North: Yosemite
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto CA 41
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yosemite Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on CA 41
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 127
Toward Tulare Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Tulare Avenue
11
Turn left onto North 1st Street
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
North 1st Street
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on North First Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North First Street
13
Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
28 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
East Washington Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CA 99
Merge onto CA 99
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CA 41 / Yosemite Freeway
Merge onto CA 41 / Yosemite Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.4 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East Tulare Avenue
Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.95 one way
$7.91 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.18 | $8.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 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 | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
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
Morning in Fresno on Tuesday
Local time
9:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Clear
WNW 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:31AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:31AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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
5 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
21m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 86% of the route utilizing freeways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.5 miles on CA 99, offering a consistent pace. The drive primarily involves major roadways like CA 99 and the Yosemite Freeway, giving it a fast and efficient feel. While the scenery may be consistent with the Central Valley landscape, the road itself is designed for direct travel between these two nearby cities.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on CA 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and Yosemite Freeway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near CA 99.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 17.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.9 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (CA 41 / Yosemite Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 21m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on CA 99. 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 0.9 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (CA 41 / Yosemite Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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