Fresno, California to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Fresno, California from Phoenix?
The distance from Fresno, California to Phoenix is 491.5 miles (791 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located ESE of Fresno, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 588.7 miles, taking about 10h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Fresno, California in California and Phoenix in Arizona.
This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Fresno, California and Phoenix. 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 Fresno, California to Phoenix
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
- You could travel this distance about 50.7 times to circle the Earth's equator