How far is South Lake Tahoe, CA from Fresno, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between South Lake Tahoe and Fresno is 151.45 miles (243.73 km).
Flight distance from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Fresno, CA is 151.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from South Lake Tahoe to Fresno with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from South Lake Tahoe, California to Fresno, California is: 252.25 miles (405.95 km) by car.
Driving from South Lake Tahoe to Fresno will take approximately 04 hours 49 minutes.
#1 South Lake Tahoe
City in California
| Population | 22847 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°55'60"N 119°59'4"W |
| Latitude | 38.9332400 |
| Longitude | -119.9843500 |
| Altitude | 1901 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Fresno: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237,36.747738)
Estimated Travel Time Between South Lake Tahoe and Fresno
The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Fresno is 406 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 30 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 South Lake Tahoe and Fresno. The current time is 22:45:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 02 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.69 liters (8.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Lake Tahoe and Fresno.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Lake Tahoe to Fresno is $47.67 (diesel $55.15).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $47.67 | $49.77 | $51.12 | $55.15 |
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 December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Lake Tahoe and Fresno (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
