Fresno, California to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

491.5 miles 791 km · straight line
588.7 miles actual route 947.4 km · driving distance
10h 43min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
115° ESE bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 43min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 52min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~10h 11min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fresno, California & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM