Delano to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

145.7 miles 234.5 km · straight line
182.1 miles estimated 293.1 km · driving distance
3h 40min estimated drive time
$18 - $22 estimated fuel cost
~48min flight time
354° N bearing direction

How far is Delano from Yosemite?

The distance from Delano to Yosemite is 145.7 miles (234.5 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located N of Delano. By car, the driving distance is approximately 182.1 miles, taking about 3h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 48min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Delano and Yosemite. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Delano to Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 40min $18 - $22 Flexible stops
Fly ~48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 24min $15–$27* Budget
Train ~3h 29min $22–$64* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Delano & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Delano
35.77°N, 119.25°W
America/Los_Angeles
96m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 49 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 12 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 170.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients