Origin
Chowchilla, CA
Morning in Chowchilla on Thursday
Local time
10:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chowchilla, CA to Fresno, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
40.7 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chowchilla, CA
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Fresno, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chowchilla, CA to Fresno, CA covers 40.7 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Robertson Boulevard, Belmont Avenue, West Belmont Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 40.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 40.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Robertson Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chowchilla, CA to Fresno, CA is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chowchilla, CA to Fresno, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Robertson Boulevard | — | — |
| Belmont Avenue | — | — |
| West Belmont Avenue | — | — |
| North First Street | — | — |
| East Washington Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Robertson Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chowchilla, CA and Fresno, CA.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
62 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Robertson Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Robertson Boulevard
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
4
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
39 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Belmont Avenue
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Belmont Avenue
7
Turn right onto North First Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North First Street
8
Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
9
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.35 one way
$18.71 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| premium | $6.18 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Thursday
Local time
10:57 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
2 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
44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chowchilla, CA to Fresno, CA covers 40.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Robertson Boulevard, Belmont Avenue, West Belmont Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.3 miles from Chowchilla, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Chowchilla, CA to Fresno, CA is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chowchilla, CA to Fresno, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chowchilla, CA to Fresno, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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