Origin
Fresno, CA
Late night in Fresno on Saturday
Local time
3:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
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Trip from Fresno, CA to Ukiah, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 46m
Distance
292.4 mi
471 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 33m
★
6 AM
5h 46m
8 AM
6h 13m
10 AM
5h 56m
12 PM
5h 53m
3 PM
5h 57m
5 PM
6h 11m
8 PM
5h 38m
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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Ukiah, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fresno, CA to Ukiah, CA covers 292.4 miles and takes about 5h 46m 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 $67.21 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
146.2 miles from Fresno, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
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 5h 46m. Total distance: 292.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 46m drive with frequent turns across 292.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fresno, CA to Ukiah, 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 | — | — |
| State Route 99 | — | — |
| CA 120 West | — | — |
| Westside Freeway | — | — |
| Robert T | — | — |
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 Ukiah, 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
21 mi
·
24 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
75 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Northbound California State Route 99
9
Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco
10
Merge slight right
6.8 mi
·
7 min
11
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Westside Freeway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13
Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South, I 680 North: San Jose, Sacramento, Concord, Walnut Creek
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 680 South, I 680 North: San Jose, Sacramento, Concord, Walnut Creek
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 680 North: Walnut Creek, Concord, Sacramento
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 680 North: Walnut Creek, Concord, Sacramento
17
Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Donald D Doyle Highway
18
Continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
20
Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
243 ft
·
3 sec
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
21
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 780: Benicia
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 780: Benicia
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Sacramento
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 80 East: Sacramento
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Sacramento
449 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 80 East: Sacramento
25
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
26
Take the exit slight right toward CA 37: Napa, Novato, Auto Mall, Columbus Parkway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
CA 37: Napa, Novato, Auto Mall, Columbus Parkway
27
Keep slight left to continue on CA 37: Napa
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 37: Napa
28
Continue on CA 37
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 37
29
Take the exit slight right toward CA 29: Napa, Sonoma Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
CA 29: Napa, Sonoma Boulevard
30
Turn right onto Sonoma Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sonoma Boulevard
31
Continue on Broadway Street
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway Street
32
Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Napa–Vallejo Highway
33
Continue on Saint Helena Highway
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
34
Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
35
Continue on Saint Helena Highway
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
36
Continue on Foothill Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Boulevard
37
Continue on Saint Helena Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
38
Continue on Saint Helena Highway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
39
At the end of the road, turn right onto Geyserville Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Geyserville Avenue
40
Turn left onto Canyon Road
361 ft
·
7 sec
·
Canyon Road
41
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
42
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
36 mi
·
44 min
·
Redwood Highway
43
Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Street, Central Ukiah
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Perkins Street, Central Ukiah
44
Turn left onto East Perkins Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Perkins Street
45
Turn right onto North State Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Street
46
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 146.2 miles from Fresno, CA, or about 2h 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 64 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.2 miles or 2h 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 4h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ukiah, 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 292.4 miles and 5h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 146.2 mi from Fresno, CA · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.2 miles from Fresno, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ukiah, CA
The final approach into Ukiah, 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 Ukiah, 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
$67.21 one way
$134.41 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $69.26 | $138.51 |
| premium | $6.18 | $71.11 | $142.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.56 | $129.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.7 | 1 | $30.70 | $14.04 |
| Efficient EV | 73.1 | 0 | $25.58 | $11.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117 | 1 | $40.94 | $18.71 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% 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
Ukiah, CA
Late night in Ukiah on Saturday
Local time
3:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 46m 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 Ukiah, CA covers 292.4 miles and takes about 5h 46m 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 146.2 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 $67.21 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 straightforward 5h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fresno, CA to Ukiah, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fresno, CA to Ukiah, 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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