Origin
Fresno, CA
Afternoon in Fresno on Tuesday
Local time
4:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fresno, CA to Rubidoux, CA
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
5h 5m
Distance
267.6 mi
431 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 52m
★
6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 15m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 31m
8 PM
4h 58m
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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Rubidoux, CA
David McElwee
Trip Overview
This 267.6-mile drive from Fresno, CA to Rubidoux, CA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in about 5 hours and 5 minutes. Given its manageable duration and the estimated fuel cost of $62, this route is ideal as a single-day trip, saving you the hassle of an overnight stay. You'll primarily navigate the Golden State Freeway and Golden State Highway, with 75% of the drive being on highways. This makes for a predictable and efficient travel experience across California's Pacific Coast region.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133.8 miles from Fresno, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive on this route, with 75% of the journey utilizing major freeways like the Golden State Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 92.8 miles on the Golden State Freeway, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed roads, the transition between these main arteries will offer some variation. Overall, the character of the drive is efficient and direct, designed for covering distance.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Golden State Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 92.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Golden State Freeway and Golden State Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 267.6 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.3 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp toward CA 41 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward CA 41 South
8
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles
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 126A
Toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles
7
106.3 mi into trip
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~1h 56m in
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CA 99 / Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99 / Golden State Freeway toward CA 99 South: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 99 South: Los Angeles
7
193.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 210 East: Pasadena
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 161A
Toward I 210 East: Pasadena
8
218.6 mi into trip
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~4h 3m in
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I 210 / Foothill Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210 / Foothill Freeway toward CA 134 West, I 210 East: San Bernardino, Ventura
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 134 West, I 210 East: San Bernardino,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fresno, CA to Rubidoux, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Ventura along the way.
Ventura
218.6 mi in
|
~4h 3m
|
via I 210
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golden State Freeway | 92.8 mi | 1h 44m |
| Golden State Highway | 58.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| Foothill Freeway | 44 mi | 50m |
| CA 99 | 39.6 mi | 42m |
| Pomona Freeway | 17.1 mi | 19m |
| Orange Freeway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Chino Valley Freeway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Mission Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Golden State Freeway
— 92.8 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno, CA and Rubidoux, 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
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North First Street
3
Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Tulare Avenue
4
Continue on Tulare Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tulare Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward CA 41 South
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Merge onto CA 41
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
7
Continue on CA 41
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yosemite Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 126A
Toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto CA 99
40 mi
·
42 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
59 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on CA 99
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Toward CA 99 South: Los Angeles
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 161A
Toward I 210 East: Pasadena
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on I 210
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Toward CA 134 West, I 210 East: San Bernardino, Ventura
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Foothill Freeway
19
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 44A
Toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on CA 57
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 22C
Toward CA 71: Corona
Use the slight right lane.
22
Continue on CA 71
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Chino Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Toward CA 60 East: Riverside
Use the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto CA 60
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 48
Toward Valley Way
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn left onto CA 60 Business
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Mission Boulevard
27
Arrive at destination
CA 60 Business
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour, 267.6-mile trip, leaving Fresno early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential traffic as you approach the Los Angeles basin. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 92.8 miles, you can easily manage your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $62, and plan your refueling accordingly. Since this is a manageable one-day drive, you have flexibility; however, a key tip is to be aware of potential congestion on the Golden State Freeway as you get closer to your destination in Rubidoux.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 133.8 miles from Fresno, CA, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.8 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.8 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rubidoux, 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 267.6 miles and 5h 5m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Golden State Freeway for about 92.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.8 mi from Fresno, CA · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.8 miles from Fresno, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Golden State Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.8 miles.
Arriving in Rubidoux, CA
The final approach into Rubidoux, 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 Rubidoux, 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
$61.51 one way
$123.01 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $63.38 | $126.76 |
| premium | $6.18 | $65.08 | $130.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.08 | $118.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.3 | 0 | $28.10 | $12.84 |
| Efficient EV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.42 | $10.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107 | 1 | $37.46 | $17.13 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Rubidoux, CA
Afternoon in Rubidoux on Tuesday
Local time
4:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°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
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
5h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Rubidoux, CA covers 267.6 miles and takes about 5h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Golden State Freeway, Golden State Highway, Foothill Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.8 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 $61.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 267.6 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.3 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Fresno, CA to Rubidoux, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Ventura along the way.
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