Distance from Fresno to Los Angeles by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Fresno (CA) to Los Angeles (CA) is 206 miles or 331 kilometers or 179 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Fresno to Los Angeles is 218 miles (352 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 12 miles or 21 km.

Flight distance from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Fresno and Los Angeles is 206 miles or 331 km.
The nearest airport to Fresno, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and the nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

What is the average flight time from Fresno to Los Angeles?

Flight time from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 0 hours 28 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Fresno to Los Angeles Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Fresno, CA and Los Angeles, CA
This map shows the distance from Fresno, CA, Usa to Los Angeles, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Fresno, California to Los Angeles, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA

The driving distance from Fresno, California to Los Angeles, California is 218 miles or 352 km.
The total driving distance from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 218 miles or 352 kilometers. Your trip begins in Fresno, California. It ends in Los Angeles, California.
The driving distance from Fresno, California to Los Angeles, California is approximately 218 miles (352 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 4 to 5 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA

How long is the drive from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, CA?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 6 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Fresno to Los Angeles take?
Fresno and Los Angeles are 4 hours 6 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Fresno and Los Angeles

Time difference between Fresno (CA) and Los Angeles (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in FresnoCurrent local time in Los Angeles
2025-12-17, 03:14:50 PST2025-12-17, 03:14:50 PST
How Far is it Between Fresno California, USA and Los Angeles California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Fresno, CA and Los Angeles, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 218 mi 352 km 189.31 nmi
Straight line distance 206 mi 331 km 179 nmi
Difference 12 mi 21 km 10 nmi

Fresno Details

Fresno is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 36° 44' 51.8'' Longitude: W 119° 46' 20.5''
Latitude36.74773
Longitude-119.77237
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Fresno

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Los Angeles Details

Los Angeles is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 3' 8'' Longitude: W 118° 14' 37.2''
Latitude34.05223
Longitude-118.24368
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Los Angeles

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Fresno, CA and Los Angeles, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 7 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 5 hours 30 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 4 hours 53 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 4 hours 24 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 4 hours 0 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 3 hours 40 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 3 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 3 hours 8 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 2 hours 56 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 2 hours 45 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 2 hours 35 minutes