Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fresno, CA
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Madera, CA
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The drive from Fresno, CA to Madera, CA covers 22.9 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CA 99, East Belmont Avenue, South Gateway Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.2 miles on CA 99. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 28m highway drive covering 22.9 miles, with most of the trip on CA 99 and East Belmont Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.2 miles on CA 99.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and East Belmont Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North First Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 22.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North First Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto North First Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto CA 99
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Avenue 7
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CA 145: Madera Avenue, Yosemite
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward CA 145: Madera Avenue, Yosemite
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fresno, CA to Madera, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Avenue 7 along the way.
Avenue 7
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| East Belmont Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| South Gateway Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Madera Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North First Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Gateway Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno, CA and Madera, CA.
Start on East Washington Avenue
Turn right onto North First Street
Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto CA 99
Take the exit
Merge onto CA 99
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on CA 145
Continue on CA 145
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$5.26 one way
$10.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Fresno on Thursday
Local time
10:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Madera on Thursday
Local time
10:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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