How far is it from Avenal, CA, to Mendota, CA, ?

The distance between Avenal, CA, and Mendota, CA, is 56 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Avenal, CA, to Mendota, CA, ?

The drive from Avenal, CA, to Mendota, CA, takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Avenal, CA, to Mendota, CA, ?

The fastest route from Avenal, CA, to Mendota, CA, covers 56 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Mendota, CA from Avenal, CA?

Mendota, CA lies roughly to the north of Avenal, CA.

Which roads does the route from Avenal, CA to Mendota, CA follow?

The drive from Avenal, CA to Mendota, CA mainly follows I 5, CA 33.

Which towns do you pass between Avenal, CA and Mendota, CA?

Towns on the route from Avenal, CA to Mendota, CA include Coalinga, Firebaugh.

Are there charging stations between Avenal, CA and Mendota, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Avenal, CA to Mendota, CA, including Curry Parkway Chalios Mexican Restaurant (Kettleman, CA) (350 kW); Harris Ranch Inn & Restaurant (Coalinga, CA) (350 kW); Bernard Drive - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 18.

Avenal, CA Mendota, CA

Distance: 56 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Avenal, CA to Mendota, CA takes about 1 h 15 min via I 5. The distance is 56 mi. The straight-line distance is 53 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Coalinga, CA, Mendota, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 56 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left onto Skyline Boulevard 3 mi
3 Continue straight onto South Lassen Avenue 1 mi
4 Take ramp left 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Westside Freeway 30 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Turn right onto South Derrick Avenue 22 mi
8 Turn right onto Belmont Avenue 1 mi

9 Turn left onto 9th Street 21 yd
10 Continue right onto 9th Street 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Marie Street 1 mi
12 Arrive left onto Marie Street

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The return trip from Mendota, CA to Avenal, CA covers roughly the same distance, 56 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

18 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 37 mi

Curry Parkway Chalios Mexican Restaurant (Kettleman, CA)CCS · 33225 Hubert Way, Kettleman City, CA, 93239350 kW
Harris Ranch Inn & Restaurant (Coalinga, CA)CCS · 24505 West Dorris Avenue, Coalinga, CA, 93210350 kW
Bernard Drive - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 27675 Bernard Drive, Kettleman City, CA, 93239250 kW
Bravo Farms - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 33341 Bernard Drive, Kettleman City, CA, 93239250 kW
Harris Ranch Inn & Restaurant - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 24553 W Dorris Avenue, Coalinga, CA, 93210250 kW

EV Charging Stations

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Mendota, CA → Kerman, CA20 mi · 35 min Mendota, CA → Dos Palos, CA23 mi · 35 min Mendota, CA → Fresno, CA37 mi · 55 min Mendota, CA → Old Fig Garden, CA38 mi · 1 h Mendota, CA → Fowler, CA45 mi · 1 h 5 min Mendota, CA → Selma, CA49 mi · 1 h 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Avenal, CA, {fromState} to Mendota, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Avenal, CA, {fromState} and Mendota, CA, {toState} is 56 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Avenal, CA, {fromState} to Mendota, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Avenal, CA, {fromState} to Mendota, CA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Avenal, CA, {fromState} to Mendota, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Avenal, CA, {fromState} to Mendota, CA, {toState} covers 56 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Mendota, CA from Avenal, CA?: Mendota, CA lies roughly to the north of Avenal, CA.
Which roads does the route from Avenal, CA to Mendota, CA follow?: The drive from Avenal, CA to Mendota, CA mainly follows I 5, CA 33.
Which towns do you pass between Avenal, CA and Mendota, CA?: Towns on the route from Avenal, CA to Mendota, CA include Coalinga, Firebaugh.
Are there charging stations between Avenal, CA and Mendota, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Avenal, CA to Mendota, CA, including Curry Parkway Chalios Mexican Restaurant (Kettleman, CA) (350 kW); Harris Ranch Inn & Restaurant (Coalinga, CA) (350 kW); Bernard Drive - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 18.

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