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

The drive from Turlock, CA, to University of California-Merced, CA, takes approximately 50 min by car.

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

The distance between Turlock, CA, and University of California-Merced, CA, is 35 mi by road.

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

The fastest route from Turlock, CA, to University of California-Merced, CA, covers 35 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Distance: 35 mi·Duration: 50 min

Driving from Turlock, CA to University of California-Merced, CA takes about 50 min via CA 99. The distance is 35 mi. The straight-line distance is 26 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Turlock, CA, Hilmar-Irwin, CA, Livingston, CA, Franklin, CA. Driving directions

Driving directions

19 · 35 mi

1 Depart onto North Front Street 103 yd
2 Turn right onto North Golden State Boulevard 2 mi
3 Turn right onto East Olive Avenue 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Lander Avenue 2 mi
5 Take ramp left 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left 22 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto West 16th Street 1 mi
9 Turn slightly left 116 yd
10 Turn left onto Snelling Highway 2 mi
11 Turn right onto West Yosemite Avenue 2 mi
12 Turn left onto G Street 3 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 Turlock, CA covers roughly the same distance, 35 mi.

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Questions and answers

University of California-Merced, CA lies roughly to the east of Turlock, CA.

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

The distance between Turlock, CA, {fromState} and University of California-Merced, CA, {toState} is 35 mi by road.

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

The drive from Turlock, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState} takes approximately 50 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Turlock, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState} covers 35 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

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

The shortest driving route from Turlock, CA to University of California-Merced, CA is about 35 mi by road.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Turlock, CA to University of California-Merced, CA, including Applegate Plaza (350 kW), Target T2386 (Atwater, CA) (350 kW), Walmart 1963 (Turlock, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 38.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 7, 2026.

Turlock, CA–University of California-Merced, CA

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