Caldwell to Fresno, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

505.5 miles 813.6 km · straight line
698 miles actual route 1123.3 km · driving distance
12h 53min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
200° SSW bearing direction

How far is Caldwell from Fresno, California?

The distance from Caldwell to Fresno, California is 505.5 miles (813.6 km) as the crow flies. Fresno, California is located SSW of Caldwell. By car, the driving distance is approximately 698 miles, taking about 12h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Caldwell in Idaho and Fresno, California in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Caldwell and Fresno, California. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Caldwell to Fresno, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 53min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 28min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~16h 45min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Caldwell & Fresno, California

Quick Facts

Caldwell
43.66°N, 116.69°W
America/Boise
724m elevation
Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM