Fresno, California to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

79.1 miles 127.3 km · straight line
119.1 miles actual route 191.6 km · driving distance
3h 16min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
10° N bearing direction

How far is Fresno, California from Yosemite?

The distance from Fresno, California to Yosemite is 79.1 miles (127.3 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located N of Fresno, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 119.1 miles, taking about 3h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Fresno, California and Yosemite. 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 Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 16min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 55min $10–$18* Budget
Train ~3h 6min $14–$42* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fresno, California & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m 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 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 314.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM