Origin
Fresno, CA
Afternoon in Fresno on Sunday
Local time
12:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fresno, CA to Auberry, CA
Drive Time
49m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Fresno, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Auberry, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the urban center of Fresno to the foothills of Auberry, this 36.4-mile trip is an efficient choice. The drive typically takes about 49 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about complex logistics or overnight stays, as the entire route is well within a comfortable driving distance. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should be sufficient for this local trek. Both your starting point and destination are situated within the Pacific Coast region of California, ensuring a consistent climate and environment throughout your journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.2 miles from Fresno, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate through city streets including North First Street, East Tulare Avenue, and Divisadero Street as you transition away from the central hub. Because the path relies entirely on local roads, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing traffic patterns. The lack of high-speed highway segments means you will experience a more gradual, hands-on pace behind the wheel. It is a straightforward trip, though the winding nature of local roads requires your full attention compared to a standard interstate transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sierra Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,023 ft
303 ft
Total Climb
1,913 ft
Total Descent
201 ft
Highest Point
2,023 ft
~36.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,721 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sierra Freeway and Morgan Canyon Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near East Tulare Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 36.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (East Tulare Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (CA 41 / Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Tulare Avenue
Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CA 41 / Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
Merge onto CA 41 / Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the exit toward CA 168 East, CA 180 East: Kings Canyon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 128A
Toward CA 168 East, CA 180 East: Kings Canyon
6
1.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
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CA 168 / Sierra Freeway
Merge onto CA 168 / Sierra Freeway toward CA 168
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 168
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Freeway | 23.3 mi | 29m |
| Morgan Canyon Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Auberry Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Millerton Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| North First Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Tulare Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Divisadero Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sierra Freeway
— 23.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno, CA and Auberry, CA.
1
Start on East Washington Avenue
28 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
2
Turn left onto North First Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North First Street
3
Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Tulare Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto Divisadero Street
339 ft
·
10 sec
·
Divisadero Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
6
Merge onto CA 41
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 128A
Toward CA 168 East, CA 180 East: Kings Canyon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
9
Merge onto CA 168
23 mi
·
29 min
·
Sierra Freeway
Toward CA 168
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on CA 168
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Millerton Road
11
Continue on CA 168
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Morgan Canyon Road
12
Enter roundabout onto CA 168
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Auberry Road
13
Continue on CA 168
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Auberry Road
14
Continue on Auberry Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Auberry Road
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Auberry Road
361 ft
·
10 sec
·
Auberry Road
16
Arrive at destination
Auberry Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 49-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to depart whenever it suits your plans. Because there are zero planned stops along the 36.4-mile distance, ensure your vehicle is fueled up and ready to go before you head out from Fresno. If you are sensitive to technical driving, keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of these local roads can be more fatiguing than a straight highway shot, so take a moment to stretch before you leave. My best tip for this specific route is to double-check your navigation before hitting the city streets, as the transition through North First Street and Divisadero Street involves multiple turns that are easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.2 miles from Fresno, CA, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 miles.
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 36.4 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.2 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auberry, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fresno, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fresno, CA
This is one driving day of about 36.4 miles and 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fresno, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Sierra Freeway for about 23.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Fresno, CA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Fresno, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auberry, CA
The final approach into Auberry, 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 Auberry, 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
$8.43 one way
$16.86 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $8.69 | $17.39 |
| premium | $6.24 | $8.95 | $17.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.09 | $16.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Auberry, CA
Afternoon in Auberry on Sunday
Local time
12:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
7 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
49m 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 Fresno, CA to Auberry, CA covers 36.4 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sierra Freeway, Morgan Canyon Road, Auberry Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 miles from Fresno, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.43 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 36.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (East Tulare Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (CA 41 / Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Fresno, CA to Auberry, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 303 ft to 2,023 ft elevation with about 1,913 ft of total climbing.
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