Origin
Cutten, CA
Morning in Cutten on Monday
Local time
10:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cutten, CA to Fresno, CA
Drive Time
7h 46m
Distance
458.8 mi
738 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$106
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 37m
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6 AM
7h 47m
8 AM
8h 5m
10 AM
7h 53m
12 PM
7h 51m
3 PM
7h 54m
5 PM
8h 4m
8 PM
7h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cutten, CA
James Lee
Fresno, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Cutten, CA to Fresno, CA covers 458.8 miles and takes about 7h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walnut Drive, Holly Street, Excelsior Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $106.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
229.4 miles from Cutten, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 46m drive with frequent turns across 458.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walnut Drive 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 46m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cutten, CA to Fresno, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Holly Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Excelsior Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fern Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Campton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| F Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairway Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Walnut Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cutten, CA and Fresno, CA.
1
Start on Fern Street
36 ft
·
9 sec
·
Fern Street
2
Turn left onto Walnut Drive
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Walnut Drive
3
Turn right onto Holly Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Holly Street
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Excelsior Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Excelsior Road
5
Turn left onto Fern Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fern Street
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Campton Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Campton Road
7
Turn left onto Oak Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Oak Street
8
Turn left onto F Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
F Street
9
Continue on Fairway Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairway Drive
10
Continue on Herrick Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Herrick Avenue
11
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
128 mi
·
2 hr 37 min
·
Redwood Highway
13
Continue on Willits Bypass
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Willits Bypass
14
Continue on Redwood Highway
116 mi
·
2 hr 18 min
·
Redwood Highway
15
Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
John T. Knox Freeway
16
Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Interstate Highway 80
18
Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
MacArthur Freeway
19
Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
22
Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
23
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Westside Freeway
24
Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora
469 ft
·
6 sec
·
CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora
25
Continue straight
6.2 mi
·
7 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno
27
Merge slight left
106 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Belmont Avenue
29
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Belmont Avenue
30
Turn right onto North First Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North First Street
31
Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 229.4 miles from Cutten, CA, or about 3h 53m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 101 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 229.4 miles or 3h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fresno, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cutten, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cutten, CA
This is one driving day of about 458.8 miles and 7h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 101 miles from Cutten, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 229.4 mi from Cutten, CA · 3h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
229 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 101 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 229.4 miles from Cutten, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fresno, CA
The final approach into Fresno, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fresno, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$106.25 one way
$212.49 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
161 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $109.57 | $219.14 |
| premium | $6.24 | $112.77 | $225.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $101.93 | $203.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$106
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$131–$156
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 160.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 137.6 | 1 | $48.17 | $22.02 |
| Efficient EV | 114.7 | 1 | $40.14 | $18.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 183.5 | 2 | $64.23 | $29.36 |
Gas CO2
161 kg
EV CO2
54 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Monday
Local time
10:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
32 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
7h 46m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cutten, CA to Fresno, CA covers 458.8 miles and takes about 7h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walnut Drive, Holly Street, Excelsior Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 229.4 miles from Cutten, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $106.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 46m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cutten, CA to Fresno, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cutten, CA to Fresno, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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