How long does it take to drive from Kingsburg, CA, to University of California-Merced, CA, ?

The drive from Kingsburg, CA, to University of California-Merced, CA, takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.

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Q: How far is it from Kingsburg, CA, to University of California-Merced, CA, ?

The distance between Kingsburg, CA, and University of California-Merced, CA, is 82 mi by road.

Q: What is the best route from Kingsburg, CA, to University of California-Merced, CA, ?

The fastest route from Kingsburg, CA, to University of California-Merced, CA, covers 82 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.

Distance: 82 mi·Duration: 1 h 45 min

Driving from Kingsburg, CA to University of California-Merced, CA takes about 1 h 45 min via CA 99. The distance is 82 mi. The straight-line distance is 76 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Fresno, CA, Madera, CA, Chowchilla, CA, University of California-Merced, CA. Driving directions Conditions

Driving directions

19 · 82 mi

This 82-mile trip takes about an hour and 40 minutes along East Stroud Avenue. The route follows CA 99 for a long stretch through the Central Valley before turning onto G Street, ending at the University of California-Merced.

1 Depart left onto East Stroud Avenue 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Golden State Boulevard 1 mi
3 Turn left onto South Bethel Avenue 124 yd
4 Turn right onto East Kamm Avenue 169 yd
5 Keep slightly right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left 30 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left 22 mi
9 Keep slightly right onto Northbound California State Route 99 21 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn straight onto East 16th Street 1 mi
12 Turn right onto G Street 5 mi
13 Turn right onto East Bellevue Road 3 mi

14 Turn left onto Lake Road 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Rancher's Road 1 mi
16 Continue slightly left onto Rancher's Road 1 mi
17 Continue slightly right onto Ansel Adams Road 1 mi
18 Turn straight 174 yd
19 Arrive straight

The return trip from University of California-Merced, CA to Kingsburg, CA covers roughly the same distance, 82 mi.

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Driving conditions

It's a scorcher out there! Expect clear skies and temps well over 75. You'll see heat waves rising off the road, so keep an eye on your engine temp and grab those sunglasses. Tomorrow will be pretty much the same: hot and sunny. Forecast for August 3, 2026

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Questions and answers

University of California-Merced, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Kingsburg, CA.

How far is it from Kingsburg, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState}?

The distance between Kingsburg, CA, {fromState} and University of California-Merced, CA, {toState} is 82 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kingsburg, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState}?

The drive from Kingsburg, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Kingsburg, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState}?

The fastest route from Kingsburg, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState} covers 82 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.

What is the shortest route from Kingsburg, CA to University of California-Merced, CA?

The shortest driving route from Kingsburg, CA to University of California-Merced, CA is about 82 mi by road.

Are there charging stations between Kingsburg, CA and University of California-Merced, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kingsburg, CA to University of California-Merced, CA, including Applegate Plaza (350 kW), Arbor Faire (Fresno, CA) (350 kW), ARCO - AM PM #42314 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 154.

Sources

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 3, 2026.

Kingsburg, CA–University of California-Merced, CA

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