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Trip from Las Lomas, CA to Fresno, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 46m

Distance

134.2 mi

216 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 36m ★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Las Lomas, CA, CA

Las Lomas, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

county seat of Fresno County, California, United States

Fresno, CA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Las Lomas, CA to Fresno, CA covers 134.2 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CA 156, CA 152, Southbound California State Route 99 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.2 miles on CA 156. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.84 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

67.1 miles from Las Lomas, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 134.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 46m highway drive covering 134.2 miles, with most of the trip on CA 156 and CA 152. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.2 miles on CA 156.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 156 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 156 and CA 152. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Willow Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 46m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Willow Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (State Route 156): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles (State Route 156): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Willow Road

Turn right onto Willow Road

Navigation decision point

6
9.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | State Route 156

Take the exit onto State Route 156 toward CA 156 East: San Juan Bautista, Hollister

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 345 Toward CA 156 East: San Juan Bautista, Holliste...
8
10 mi into trip | ~15m in | State Route 156

Keep slight right at fork onto State Route 156 toward CA 156 East: San Juan Bautista, Hollister

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 345 Toward CA 156 East: San Juan Bautista, Holliste...
7
130.8 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Take the exit toward Belmont Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 134 Toward Belmont Avenue
6
131.1 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | West Belmont Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

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 Las Lomas, CA to Fresno, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Hollister along the way.

Hollister

9.8 mi in | ~15m | via State Route 156

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CA 156 46.2 mi 55m
CA 152 43.4 mi 53m
Southbound California State Route 99 30.9 mi 34m
West Belmont Avenue 2.9 mi 5m
San Juan Road 2.9 mi 5m
El Camino Real 2.5 mi 2m
Hall Road 2.3 mi 3m
Tarpey Road 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: CA 156 — 46.2 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Las Lomas, CA and Fresno, CA.

1

Start on this road

54 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right

44 ft · 5 sec
3

Turn right onto Willow Road

220 ft · 13 sec · Willow Road
4

Turn right onto CR G12

2.3 mi · 3 min · Hall Road
5

Continue on San Miguel Canyon Road

0.4 mi · 45 sec · San Miguel Canyon Road
6

Turn straight onto Tarpey Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Tarpey Road
7

At end of road, turn right onto CR G11

2.9 mi · 5 min · San Juan Road
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 23 sec
9

Merge onto US 101; CA 156

2.5 mi · 2 min · El Camino Real
10

Take the exit onto State Route 156

0.3 mi · 18 sec · State Route 156
Exit 345 Toward CA 156 East: San Juan Bautista, Hollister
11

Keep slight right at fork onto State Route 156

0.2 mi · 11 sec · State Route 156
Exit 345 Toward CA 156 East: San Juan Bautista, Hollister
12

Continue on CA 156

5.2 mi · 6 min · CA 156
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Enter roundabout onto CA 156

198 ft · 6 sec · CA 156
14

Continue on CA 156

5.9 mi · 7 min · CA 156
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn slight right onto CA 156

35 mi · 41 min · CA 156
16

Continue on CA 152; CA 33

43 mi · 53 min · CA 152; CA 33
17

Continue on CA 99

31 mi · 34 min · Southbound California State Route 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 134 Toward Belmont Avenue Use the slight right lane.
19

At end of road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue

2.9 mi · 5 min · West Belmont Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Turn right onto North First Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North First Street
21

Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

69 ft · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

East Washington Avenue

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.1 miles from Las Lomas, CA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.2 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 30 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.1 miles or 1h 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 2h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fresno, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Las Lomas, 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 Las Lomas, CA

This is one driving day of about 134.2 miles and 2h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Las Lomas, 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 CA 156 for about 46.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.1 mi from Las Lomas, CA · 1h 24m into the drive

city in Santa Clara County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gilroy, CA

67 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

Gilroy, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Los Banos, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.1 miles from Las Lomas, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fresno, CA

The final approach into Fresno, 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 Fresno, CA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pinnacles National Park

Pinnacles National Park

National Park

Around 23 million years ago, a series of volcanic eruptions shaped the landscape that is now Pinnacles National Park. The remnants of these ancient eruptions have formed a striking terrain of rocky sp...

29 mi from route ~73 min detour $30 near mile 18.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.84 one way

$61.69 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $31.79 $63.57
premium $6.18 $32.64 $65.27
diesel $5.61 $29.63 $59.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Rivian Adventure Network

Fresno, California

Rivian

1 DCFC

EVCS Charging Station

Madera, California

EVCS

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Chowchilla, California

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Fresno, California

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Fresno, California

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Fresno, California

EVgo

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Fresno, California

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Fresno, California

Electrify America

1 DCFC

EVgo: 6 EV Connect: 5 Other: 5 ChargePoint: 4 EVCS: 3 Electrify America: 3 Tesla: 2 Rivian: 1 Shell Recharge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.3 0 $14.09 $6.44
Efficient EV 33.6 0 $11.74 $5.37
EV Truck/SUV 53.7 0 $18.79 $8.59

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Las Lomas, CA

Afternoon in Las Lomas on Thursday

Local time

2:57 PM

PDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fresno, CA

Afternoon in Fresno on Thursday

Local time

2:57 PM

PDT

Current temp

51°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

14 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

2h 46m 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 Las Lomas, CA to Fresno, CA covers 134.2 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 156, CA 152, Southbound California State Route 99. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.1 miles from Las Lomas, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.84 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 46m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Willow Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (State Route 156): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles (State Route 156): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Las Lomas, CA to Fresno, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Hollister along the way.

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