How far is Santa Barbara, CA from Fresno, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Barbara and Fresno is 160.83 miles (258.83 km).

Flight distance from Santa Barbara, CA to Fresno, CA is 160.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Santa Barbara to Fresno with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Barbara, California to Fresno, California is: 233.12 miles (375.17 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Barbara to Fresno will take approximately 03 hours 55 minutes.

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#1 Santa Barbara

The most populous city in Santa Barbara County, California. It is located on the coast of the Santa Barbara Channel in southern California. Santa Barbara is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and the Santa Barbara Zoo.

Population 90254
GPS Coordinates 34°25'15"N 119°41'53"W
Latitude 34.4208300
Longitude -119.6981900
Altitude 15
Country United States
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#2 Fresno

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area. It is located in the San Joaquin Valley in central California. Fresno is known for its agricultural industry, its hot climate, and its many attractions, such as the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and the Fresno Grizzlies baseball team.

Population 530267
GPS Coordinates 36°44'52"N 119°46'21"W
Latitude 36.7477300
Longitude -119.7723700
Altitude 94
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Barbara and Fresno

The distance between Santa Barbara and Fresno is 375 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 10 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Santa Barbara and Fresno. The current time is 02:53:53.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 46 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 39 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 06 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 54 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.14 liters (8.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Barbara and Fresno.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Barbara to Fresno is $44.05 (diesel $50.97).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $44.05 $46 $47.24 $50.97

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Barbara and Fresno (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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