Distance from Phoenix to Fresno (United States)

The distance between Phoenix, Arizona and Fresno, California is 791 kilometers (492 miles).

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Fresno, California, United States

Phoenix is located in the southwestern United States, while Fresno is situated in the central part of California, highlighting their positions within the country. The straight-line distance between them is 791 kilometers, heading northwest.

Phoenix is situated at an altitude of 366 meters above sea level, while Fresno is at 99 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Phoenix to Fresno covers approximately 965 kilometers, passing through major highways such as I-10 W and CA-99 N, traversing regions like the Sonoran Desert and Central Valley.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Sonoran Desert, Joshua Tree National Park, Central Valley.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Phoenix to Fresno crosses diverse landscapes, including deserts and fertile valleys, with landmarks like Joshua Tree National Park along the way.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for blooming desert flowers or in fall for cooler temperatures, avoiding the summer heat in Fresno.

Climate

Fresno typically experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, differing from Phoenix's desert climate.

Accessibility

Fresno offers a range of accessibility options, including public transportation and accessible public spaces, similar to Phoenix.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 12-14 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Helicopter 4-5 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
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90 km/h
120 km/h
Phoenix, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 33.4484° N 112.074° W

Elevation: 366 m (1,201 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)
  • Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)
  • Luke Air Force Base (LUF)
Fresno, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 36.7477° N 119.7724° W

Elevation: 99 m (325 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
  • Madera Municipal Airport (MAE)
  • Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC)
  • Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS)
  • Mariposa Yosemite Airport (RMY)

Other distances from Phoenix

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Phoenix to New York City 3,451 km
From Phoenix to Los Angeles 575 km
From Phoenix to Chicago 2,338 km
From Phoenix to Houston 1,635 km
From Phoenix to Philadelphia 3,351 km

Other distances from Fresno

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Fresno to New York City 3,959 km
From Fresno to Los Angeles 330 km
From Fresno to Chicago 2,811 km
From Fresno to Houston 2,395 km
From Fresno to Phoenix 791 km

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