leaving from fresno sun am- best way to the east entrance?

[ctfshjohn]

leaving in the morning from fresno, was going to take 99 to 59 to 108 to 395.
anyone live in this area can help with the best route?
thanks in advance

[Grzldvt]

Tough choice I might stay on 99 into Modesto and hit 108 from there. 59 after Merced gets pretty twisty and slower speeds, but no doubt is more direct, sort of.

[ctfshjohn]

this was a great way to go i stopped afew times- 6 hrs there i did it in 5.5 hrs on the way home.
59 is quick and 108 is something to witness, pretty gnarly pass with amazing views thru there.
nice route im glad i went that way.

[balzaccom]

Tioga Road is now open. Why go over 108 when you can now go over 120---and you would also see the damage from the fire, and report back to us!