The drive from Miramonte, CA to Coalinga, CA covers 111.2 miles and takes about 2h 37m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CA 198, Hwy 245-Millwood Drive, Fresno Coalinga Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.8 miles on CA 198.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.56 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
55.6 miles from Miramonte, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 111.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 37m highway drive covering 111.2 miles, with most of the trip on CA 198 and Hwy 245-Millwood Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.8 miles on CA 198.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 198 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 198 and Hwy 245-Millwood Drive. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near CA 245 / Hwy 245-Millwood Drive.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Miramonte, CA to Coalinga, CA is easy. At 2h 37m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (CA 245 / Hwy 245-Millwood Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 36.1 miles (CA 216; CR J23 / Road 160): Navigation decision point; at 38.7 miles (J23 / Road 158): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3 mi into trip|~7m in|CA 245 / Hwy 245-Millwood Drive
Turn sharp right onto CA 245 / Hwy 245-Millwood Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
36.1 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|CA 216; CR J23 / Road 160
Turn left onto CA 216; CR J23 / Road 160
Navigation decision point
4
38.7 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|J23 / Road 158
Turn left onto J23 / Road 158
Navigation decision point
4
40.5 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
102.6 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|CA 33; CA 198 / Fresno Coalinga Road
At end of road, turn left onto CA 33; CA 198 / Fresno Coalinga Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
CA 198
61.8 mi
1h 12m
Hwy 245-Millwood Drive
33.1 mi
56m
Fresno Coalinga Road
7.6 mi
11m
Dunlap Road
3 mi
7m
Road 160
2.4 mi
3m
Road 158
1.5 mi
2m
East Elm Avenue
1 mi
1m
Mineral King Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
CA 198
— 61.8 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramonte, CA and Coalinga, CA.
1
Start on Dunlap Road
3.0 mi·7 min·Dunlap Road
2
Turn sharp right onto CA 245
33 mi·56 min·Hwy 245-Millwood Drive
3
Turn left onto CA 216; CR J23
2.4 mi·3 min·Road 160
4
Continue on CA 216; CR J23
0.2 mi·25 sec·Ivanhoe Drive
5
Turn left onto J23
1.5 mi·2 min·Road 158
6
Turn right onto Mineral King Avenue
0.3 mi·45 sec·Mineral King Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
8
Merge onto CA 198
62 mi·1 hr 12 min·CA 198
9
At end of road, turn left onto CA 33; CA 198
7.6 mi·11 min·Fresno Coalinga Road
10
Continue on CA 33; CA 198
1.0 mi·1 min·East Elm Avenue
11
Turn left onto CA 33
49 ft·0 sec·North 5th Street
12
Arrive at destination
CA 33
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 55.6 miles from Miramonte, CA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.8 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 24 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.6 miles or 1h 29m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coalinga, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Miramonte, 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 Miramonte, CA
This is one driving day of about 111.2 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Miramonte, 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 198 for about 61.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.6 mi from Miramonte, CA
· 1h 29m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.56 one way
$51.12 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$26.34
$52.68
premium
$6.18
$27.04
$54.09
diesel
$5.61
$24.55
$49.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
EVgo Charging Station
Hanford, California
EVgo
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Coalinga, California
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Coalinga, California
Electrify America
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Lemoore, California
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 2
EVgo: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.4
0
$11.68
$5.34
Efficient EV
27.8
0
$9.73
$4.45
EV Truck/SUV
44.5
0
$15.57
$7.12
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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
Miramonte, CA
Late night
in Miramonte on Friday
Local time
3:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Coalinga, CA
Late night
in Coalinga on Friday
Local time
3:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Woodlake, CA
56 mi in
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
16 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 37m 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 Miramonte, CA to Coalinga, CA covers 111.2 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 198, Hwy 245-Millwood Drive, Fresno Coalinga Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.6 miles from Miramonte, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.56 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.
The drive from Miramonte, CA to Coalinga, CA is easy. At 2h 37m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (CA 245 / Hwy 245-Millwood Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 36.1 miles (CA 216; CR J23 / Road 160): Navigation decision point; at 38.7 miles (J23 / Road 158): Navigation decision point.
The route from Miramonte, CA to Coalinga, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
