Road Trips from Fresno, CA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
101
Shortest
0.6h
With Parks Nearby
72
Under 2 hours
11 total in this range
Full-day getaway
56 total in this range
Fillmore, CA
3h 48m202.1 mi one way
Castaic, CA
3h 19m179.4 mi one way
Amesti, CA
2h 58m140.8 mi one way
Glendale, CA
3h 58m213.6 mi one way
Prunedale, CA
2h 42m134.1 mi one way
Weekend trip
33 total in this range
Solvang, CA
4h 13m204.6 mi one way
Los Angeles, CA
4h 7m218.7 mi one way
San Diego, CA
6h 30m339.8 mi one way
Long Beach, CA
4h 35m242.8 mi one way
Marina del Rey, CA
4h 13m221.3 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
Browse by Mood
Fillmore, CA
3h 48m202.1 mi one way
Solvang, CA
4h 13m204.6 mi one way
Los Angeles, CA
4h 7m218.7 mi one way
San Diego, CA
6h 30m339.8 mi one way
Fillmore, CA
3h 48m202.1 mi one way
Los Angeles, CA
4h 7m218.7 mi one way
San Diego, CA
6h 30m339.8 mi one way
Long Beach, CA
4h 35m242.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Avoid low-desert routes at midday; pick mountain destinations instead.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Desert driving is at its best — cool days, clear light.
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