Distance from Los Angeles to Fresno by Car and Plane

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

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

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

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

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, 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.

Los Angeles to Fresno Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Fresno, California is 218 miles or 352 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA is 218 miles or 352 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Fresno, California.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Fresno, 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 Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Fresno, CA?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 6 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Fresno take?
Los Angeles and Fresno 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 Los Angeles and Fresno

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

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Fresno
2025-12-22, 08:37:22 PST2025-12-22, 08:37:22 PST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Fresno California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Los Angeles, CA and Fresno, 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

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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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and Fresno, 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