Origin
Parkwood, CA
Night in Parkwood on Friday
Local time
10:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkwood, CA to Fresno, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkwood, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Fresno, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 23.5-mile drive from Parkwood to Fresno, California, will take you about 32 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, making it an economical journey. Primarily using CA 99 and West Belmont Avenue, this route offers a highway-focused experience. As both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, you'll remain in familiar territory throughout this short hop. Plan for a quick and efficient transit between these two points.
About the Cities
Arriving in Fresno, CA
Full guide →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.
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 32m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that is predominantly highway-focused, with 76% of the journey taking place on major roadways like CA 99. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 17.9 miles on CA 99, allowing for steady progress. While much of the route is on these main arteries, the incorporation of West Belmont Avenue and Golden State Boulevard will introduce some variations in road type as you approach your destination. This drive is geared towards efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 99 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and West Belmont Avenue. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Lime Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Lime Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Valencia Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (South Valencia Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Lime Avenue
Turn right onto East Lime Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Valencia Avenue
Enter roundabout onto South Valencia Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Valencia Avenue
Enter roundabout onto South Valencia Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
20.1 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
20.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
West Belmont Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 17.9 mi | 19m |
| West Belmont Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Golden State Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Avenue 13 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Valencia Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North First Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Lemon Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| San Bruno Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 17.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkwood, CA and Fresno, CA.
1
Start on East Hazel Avenue
476 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Hazel Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Lemon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Lemon Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Lime Avenue
152 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Lime Avenue
4
Turn left onto San Bruno Avenue
497 ft
·
23 sec
·
San Bruno Avenue
5
Continue on South Valencia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Valencia Avenue
6
Continue on South Valencia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Valencia Avenue
7
Turn right onto Avenue 13
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Avenue 13
8
Turn left onto Golden State Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Golden State Boulevard
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
10
Merge onto CA 99
18 mi
·
19 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 134
Toward Belmont Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Belmont Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto North First Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North First Street
14
Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
East Washington Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.40 one way
$10.80 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Night in Fresno on Friday
Local time
10:14 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
20 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
32m 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 Parkwood, CA to Fresno, CA covers 23.5 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 99, West Belmont Avenue, Golden State Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 miles from Parkwood, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.40 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Lime Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Valencia Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (South Valencia Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Parkwood, 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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