# Sequoia and Yosemite

> 4-day road trip of about 348 km (216 mi) with 5 stops, from Fresno to Tunnel View, Yosemite. About 3 h 52 min of driving in total.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/guides/sequoia-yosemite/

**At a glance:** 4-day road trip of about 348 km (216 mi) with 5 stops, from Fresno to Tunnel View, Yosemite. About 3 h 52 min of driving in total. The largest tree on Earth, then Yosemite Valley through the gold country town of Mariposa.

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|---|---|
| Distance | 348 km (216 mi) |
| Driving | 3 h 52 min |
| Suggested days | 4 |
| Stops | 5 |
| Route | Fresno → Tunnel View, Yosemite |
| States | CA |
| Updated | August 29, 2026 |

## Route description

From Fresno, head south and east through Visalia and the orange groves of the San Joaquin Valley, then take CA-198 into the foothills to Three Rivers, the gateway town to Sequoia National Park.

From Three Rivers, the Generals Highway climbs steeply through many switchbacks into Sequoia National Park, and vehicles over 22 feet are advised not to drive the section between Potwisha and the Giant Forest Museum. The General Sherman Tree, the largest living tree on Earth by volume, is a short walk from its parking area in the Giant Forest.

Follow the Generals Highway north to Grant Grove and CA-180 back down toward Fresno, then take CA-41 north to Oakhurst and CA-49 to Mariposa, an old gold country town with a historic courthouse. From there, CA-140 follows the Merced River canyon into Yosemite Valley.

Tunnel View, on Wawona Road just above the valley floor, frames El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall and Half Dome in one view. In summer, check whether Yosemite requires an entry reservation, and book valley campgrounds months ahead. In winter, chains may be required on the mountain roads of both parks.

## Stop-by-stop itinerary

1. **Fresno** (CA)
2. **Three Rivers** (CA)
3. **General Sherman Tree** (Three Rivers, CA): The largest living tree on Earth by volume, a giant sequoia in the Giant Forest.
4. **Mariposa** (CA)
5. **Tunnel View, Yosemite** (Yosemite Valley, CA): El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall and Half Dome in one frame. It is the first view of the valley when you arrive on Wawona Road.

## FAQs

**How long is Sequoia and Yosemite?**
4-day road trip of about 348 km (216 mi) with 5 stops, from Fresno to Tunnel View, Yosemite. About 3 h 52 min of driving in total.

**How many days do you need for Sequoia and Yosemite?**
We suggest 4 days: about 3 h 52 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.

**Where does Sequoia and Yosemite start and end?**
It starts in Fresno and ends in Tunnel View, Yosemite.

**Which states does Sequoia and Yosemite pass through?**
California.