Origin
Fresno, CA
Late night in Fresno on Saturday
Local time
3:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fresno, CA to Madera Acres, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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 Acres, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fresno, CA to Madera Acres, CA covers 27.7 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North First Street, East Belmont Avenue, CA 99 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Fresno, CA
Full guide →Founded 1872
Fresno is in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Many visitors find themselves stopping in Fresno on the way to Yosemite National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, or other destinations in the Sierras.
Top landmarks
- • Holy Trinity Church, Fresno — church building in Fresno, United States of America
- • Fresno station — train station in Fresno, California
- • Kearney Park — park in Fresno County, California, United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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 41m drive with frequent turns across 27.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North First Street 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 Fresno, CA to Madera Acres, CA is easy. At 41m 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 Fresno, CA to Madera Acres, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North First Street | — | — |
| East Belmont Avenue | — | — |
| CA 99 North | — | — |
| Avenue 7 | — | — |
| CA 145 | — | — |
| South Madera Avenue | — | — |
| South Gateway Drive | — | — |
| East Yosemite Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North First Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno, CA and Madera Acres, CA.
1
Start on East Washington Avenue
30 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
2
Turn right onto North First Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North First Street
3
Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East Belmont Avenue
4
Take the ramp right toward CA 99 North
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
CA 99 North
5
Merge slight left
9.4 mi
·
10 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Avenue 7
7
Merge slight left
8.8 mi
·
9 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward CA 145: Madera Avenue, Yosemite
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
CA 145: Madera Avenue, Yosemite
9
Keep slight right to continue on CA 145: Madera Avenue, Yosemite
246 ft
·
6 sec
·
CA 145: Madera Avenue, Yosemite
10
Continue on South Madera Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Madera Avenue
11
Continue on South Gateway Drive
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Gateway Drive
12
Turn right onto East Yosemite Avenue
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Yosemite Avenue
13
Turn left onto North Lake Street
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Lake Street
14
Continue on Road 27
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Road 27
15
Turn left onto Fonda Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fonda Avenue
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Farallon Road
194 ft
·
9 sec
·
Farallon Road
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.37 one way
$12.73 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Madera Acres, CA
Late night in Madera Acres on Saturday
Local time
3:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°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
1 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
41m 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 Madera Acres, CA covers 27.7 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North First Street, East Belmont Avenue, CA 99 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 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 $6.37 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 Fresno, CA to Madera Acres, CA is easy. At 41m 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 Fresno, CA to Madera Acres, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fresno, CA to Madera Acres, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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