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Trip from Riverbank, CA to Fresno, CA

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

102.2 mi

165 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m

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

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Downtown Riverbank, CA, CA

Riverbank, CA

chickenbunny

Downtown Fresno, CA, CA

Fresno, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Riverbank, CA to Fresno, CA covers 102.2 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CA 99, Mitchell Road, Roselle Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.7 miles on CA 99. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.67 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

51.1 miles from Riverbank, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 9m highway drive covering 102.2 miles, with most of the trip on CA 99 and Mitchell Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.7 miles on CA 99.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 85.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

311 ft 92 ft

Total Climb

272 ft

Total Descent

102 ft

Highest Point

311 ft

~102.2 mi in

Elevation Range

220 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and Mitchell Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Patterson Road.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Patterson Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.3 miles (Roselle Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.1 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Patterson Road

At end of road, turn right onto Patterson Road

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
4.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | Roselle Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Roselle Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
13.1 mi into trip | ~25m in | CA 99

Merge onto CA 99

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
98.8 mi into trip | ~2h 3m 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
99.1 mi into trip | ~2h 3m 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 85.7 mi 1h 37m
Mitchell Road 4.8 mi 9m
Roselle Avenue 4.6 mi 8m
West Belmont Avenue 2.9 mi 5m
El Vista Avenue 1 mi 1m
East Briggsmore Avenue 1 mi 1m
Oakdale Road 1 mi 2m
Patterson Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: CA 99 — 85.7 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Santa Fe Street

64 ft · 8 sec · Santa Fe Street
2

Turn left onto 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 57 sec · 3rd Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto Patterson Road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Patterson Road
4

Turn left onto Roselle Avenue

3.0 mi · 5 min · Roselle Avenue
5

Enter roundabout onto Roselle Avenue

139 ft · 2 sec · Roselle Avenue
6

Continue on Roselle Avenue

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Roselle Avenue
7

Enter roundabout onto Roselle Avenue

109 ft · 2 sec · Roselle Avenue
8

Continue on Roselle Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Roselle Avenue
9

Enter roundabout onto Roselle Avenue

131 ft · 2 sec · Roselle Avenue
10

Continue on Roselle Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Roselle Avenue
11

Turn right onto East Briggsmore Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Briggsmore Avenue
12

Turn left onto Oakdale Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Oakdale Road
13

Continue on El Vista Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · El Vista Avenue
14

Continue on Mitchell Road

4.8 mi · 9 min · Mitchell Road
15

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
16

Merge onto CA 99

86 mi · 1 hr 37 min · CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 134 Toward Belmont Avenue Use the slight right lane.
18

At end of road, turn left onto West Belmont Avenue

2.9 mi · 5 min · West Belmont Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn right onto North First Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North First Street
20

Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

69 ft · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue
21

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.1 miles from Riverbank, CA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.7 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.1 miles or 1h 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 46m

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 Riverbank, 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 Riverbank, CA

This is one driving day of about 102.2 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Riverbank, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on CA 99 for about 85.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.1 mi from Riverbank, CA · 1h 8m into the drive

Downtown Turlock, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Turlock, CA

51 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

Modesto, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Turlock, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.1 miles from Riverbank, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before CA 99 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.7 miles.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.67 one way

$47.33 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.07 $24.41 $48.81
premium $6.24 $25.12 $50.24
diesel $5.64 $22.71 $45.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.7 0 $10.73 $4.91
Efficient EV 25.6 0 $8.94 $4.09
EV Truck/SUV 40.9 0 $14.31 $6.54

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 data refreshed 15 hours ago

Origin

Riverbank, CA

Afternoon in Riverbank on Sunday

Local time

1:42 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 8 to 14 mph 98% chance Live forecast

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued April 11 at 9:36PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 9:10PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Destination

Fresno, CA

Afternoon in Fresno on Sunday

Local time

1:42 PM

PDT

Current temp

51°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 5 to 10 mph 93% chance Live forecast

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued April 11 at 9:36PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 9:10PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 9m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Riverbank, CA to Fresno, CA covers 102.2 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 99, Mitchell Road, Roselle Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.1 miles from Riverbank, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.67 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 is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Patterson Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.3 miles (Roselle Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.1 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Riverbank, CA to Fresno, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 92 ft to 311 ft elevation with about 272 ft of total climbing.

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