Origin
Los Banos, CA
Afternoon in Los Banos on Friday
Local time
12:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Banos, CA to Fresno, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
71 mi
114 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Banos, CA
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Fresno, CA
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Trip Overview
Los Banos to Fresno is 71 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via East Pacheco Boulevard and Southbound California State Route 99, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive through agricultural landscapes. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a single day of travel. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, so it's a practical choice for moving between these two Central Valley cities without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 71 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is a mixed bag, with about 46% of the journey on highways. You'll begin on East Pacheco Boulevard for a significant stretch of up to 35.1 miles before transitioning to the faster pace of Southbound California State Route 99. The final leg involves West Belmont Avenue, bringing you into Fresno. Expect a blend of more local road driving initially, opening up to efficient highway travel, characteristic of many Central Valley routes.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Pacheco Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 35.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CA 152; CA 33 / East Pacheco Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Los Banos, CA to Fresno, CA is easy. At 1h 26m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CA 152; CA 33 / East Pacheco Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 67.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.8 miles (West Belmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CA 152; CA 33 / East Pacheco Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto CA 152; CA 33 / East Pacheco Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
67.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
West Belmont Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
70.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
North First Street
Turn right onto North First Street
Navigation decision point
5
71 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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East Washington Avenue
Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Pacheco Boulevard | 35.1 mi | 42m |
| Southbound California State Route 99 | 30.9 mi | 34m |
| West Belmont Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Eastbound California State Route 152 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| EB SR 152 to SB SR 99 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North First Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Pacheco Boulevard
— 35.1 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Banos, CA and Fresno, CA.
1
Start on 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
6th Street
2
Turn sharp left onto CA 152; CA 33
35 mi
·
42 min
·
East Pacheco Boulevard
3
Continue on CA 152
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastbound California State Route 152
4
Continue on CA 152
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
EB SR 152 to SB SR 99
5
Continue on CA 99
31 mi
·
34 min
·
Southbound California State Route 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 134
Toward Belmont Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Belmont Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto North First Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North First Street
9
Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
East Washington Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.5 mi from Los Banos, CA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.5 miles from Los Banos, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.32 one way
$32.64 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $16.82 | $33.63 |
| premium | $6.18 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.68 | $31.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Fresno, CA
Afternoon in Fresno on Friday
Local time
12:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m 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 Los Banos, CA to Fresno, CA covers 71 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Pacheco Boulevard, Southbound California State Route 99, West Belmont Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.5 miles from Los Banos, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.32 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 Los Banos, CA to Fresno, CA is easy. At 1h 26m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CA 152; CA 33 / East Pacheco Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 67.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.8 miles (West Belmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Los Banos, CA to Fresno, 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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