Clifton to Fresno, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

638.6 miles 1027.7 km · straight line
906 miles actual route 1458 km · driving distance
15h 43min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
259° W bearing direction

How far is Clifton from Fresno, California?

The distance from Clifton to Fresno, California is 638.6 miles (1027.7 km) as the crow flies. Fresno, California is located W of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 906 miles, taking about 15h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clifton 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 Clifton to Fresno, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 43min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 52min $72–$136* Budget
Train ~20h 26min $109–$317* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & Fresno, California

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m 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 213 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM