Fresno Northwest DMV Driving Test Routes

Practice your Fresno Northwest DMV road test route

Real routes used for the Fresno Northwest DMV field office at 6420 North Blackstone Avenue, delivered as a Google Maps GPS navigation file with a printable map and turn-by-turn instructions included. No app, no account, no subscription.

Fresno Northwest DMV office details

Address: 6420 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710
Phone: (800) 777-0133
Hours: Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday.
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Beyond driving and written knowledge tests, this office handles driver's license and ID card processing, vehicle registration and titling, commercial driver's license services, license plate issuance, and disabled parking placards. A self-service kiosk is available for select transactions, and the office accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards, digital wallets, and money orders.

Other DMV offices near Fresno Northwest

If your appointment ends up at a different nearby office, or you're comparing wait times before booking, here's how far each one actually is by road, not straight-line distance:

• Clovis DMV: 7.89 miles, about 25 minutes
• Central Fresno DMV: 11.03 miles, about 17 minutes

This sample route runs 5.05 miles and takes about 17 minutes:

1. Drive south, 0.02 miles.
2. Turn right onto East Sierra Avenue, 0.08 miles.
3. Turn left onto North Blackstone Avenue, 0.50 miles.
4. Turn right onto West Bullard Avenue, 0.99 miles.
5. Drive west on West Bullard Avenue, 0.01 miles.
6. Turn left onto North Palm Avenue, 0.50 miles.
7. Turn left onto West Barstow Avenue, 0.05 miles.
8. Drive east on West Barstow Avenue, 1.45 miles.
9. Turn left onto North Fresno Street, 0.49 miles.
10. Drive east on North Fresno Street, 0.51 miles.
11. Turn left onto East Sierra Avenue, 0.42 miles.
12. Turn right, 0.02 miles.
13. Your destination is on the right.

This is a sample route only. The full, current set of Fresno Northwest routes is included in the download.

Route breakdown

• Distance: 5.05 miles
• Duration: about 17 minutes
• Turns: 8 total, 3 right and 5 left
• Longest stretch: West Barstow Avenue, 1.45 miles

What to expect on the roads this route covers

North Blackstone Avenue, West Bullard Avenue, and North Palm Avenue are all classed primary, more primary-road mileage packed into a short route than most in this area. West Barstow Avenue is the longest stretch at 1.45 miles. Gibson Elementary School sits directly on that stretch, and Bullard High School sits on North Palm Avenue, so expect school-zone traffic at two separate points on the drive. With only 8 turns across 5.05 miles, this is also one of the simpler routes covered so far.

Tips for this specific route

• Get comfortable with three primary roads in quick succession. North Blackstone Avenue, West Bullard Avenue, and North Palm Avenue are all classed primary, more than most routes in this area pack into 5 miles.
• Settle into a steady pace on West Barstow Avenue. It's the longest stretch on the route at 1.45 miles.
• Watch for school-zone traffic at two separate points. Gibson Elementary School sits on West Barstow Avenue and Bullard High School sits on North Palm Avenue.
• Don't expect a long, complicated route. With just 8 turns across 5.05 miles, this is one of the more straightforward routes in this area.
• Drive smoothly and confidently. Hesitation at intersections is marked the same way poor decision making is.