How far is Barstow, CA from Clovis, CA?
The driving distance from Barstow, CA to Clovis, CA is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barstow and Clovis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barstow and Clovis.
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Start on West Barstow Avenue
46 m · 12 sec · West Barstow Avenue
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Turn left onto North Dickenson Avenue
2638 ft · 1 min · North Dickenson Avenue
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Turn left onto West Shaw Avenue
4.1 mi · 9 min · West Shaw Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Shaw Avenue
5.9 mi · 10 min · West Shaw Avenue
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Continue on East Shaw Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Shaw Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward CA 168 East
2071 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sierra Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Sierra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bullard Avenue
1600 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Bullard Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West Bullard Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodworth Avenue
146 m · 23 sec · Woodworth Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
43 m · 6 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barstow and Clovis.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Shaw Avenue
Turn straight onto West Shaw Avenue
5.9 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Barstow and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clovis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barstow to Clovis?
The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Old Fig Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Barstow and 8.1 miles from Clovis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Barstow and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clovis.
Stop Ideas Near Old Fig Garden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Fig Garden.
Fresno station
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Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barstow and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 14.78 mi (23.79 km).
#1 Barstow
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 23,581 |
| Coordinates | 36.8152200, -119.9698800 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clovis
The fourth most populous city in Fresno County, California.
| Population | 122,989 |
| Coordinates | 36.8252300, -119.7029200 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clovis (-119.70292, 36.82523)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.31 | $8.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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