How far is Cantua Creek, CA from Clovis, CA?

The driving distance from Cantua Creek, CA to Clovis, CA is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.93 mi
01h 05m
Flight
40.7 mi
65.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.7 mi
Kilometers
65.5 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.93 mi
Kilometers
81.96 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Wed, Apr 15, 2:14 PM PDT
Return by in Cantua Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 3:19 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cantua Creek
2026-04-15T13:08
Arrive Clovis
Wed, Apr 15, 2:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cantua Creek
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kerman
CA

Town in California, USA

From Cantua Creek
25.5 mi
00h 32m
To Clovis
25.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cantua Creek and Clovis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cantua Creek and Clovis.

  1. 1

    Start on West Clarkson Avenue

    10 m · 7 sec · West Clarkson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South San Mateo Avenue

    5 mi · 19 min · South San Mateo Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South San Mateo Avenue

    2 mi · 8 min · South San Mateo Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Manning Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · West Manning Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto James Road

    10.1 mi · 18 min · James Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Whitesbridge Avenue

    24.6 mi · 34 min · West Whitesbridge Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Sierra Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Sierra Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Bullard Avenue

    1600 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Bullard Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Bullard Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Woodworth Avenue

    146 m · 23 sec · Woodworth Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    43 m · 6 sec · 4th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cantua Creek and Clovis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Whitesbridge Avenue
24.6 mi · 48%
James Road
10.1 mi · 20%
South San Mateo Avenue
7.04 mi · 14%
Sierra Freeway
6.06 mi · 12%
West Manning Avenue
2 mi · 4%
West Bullard Avenue
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Whitesbridge Avenue

Turn right onto West Whitesbridge Avenue

24.6 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
40.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kerman
00h 32m from Cantua Creek
Leave By
4:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cantua Creek and Mostly Sunny near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cantua Creek to Clovis?

The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kerman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Cantua Creek and 25.5 miles from Clovis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cantua Creek and Mostly Sunny near Clovis.

Stop Ideas Near Kerman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kerman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kerman.

RAIL

Fresno station

25 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
RAIL

Madera

28 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Lemoore, California

54 mi away
300 E Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cantua Creek and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 40.7 mi (65.5 km).

Cantua Creek

#1 Cantua Creek

Census designated place

Population0
Coordinates36.5013400, -120.3162700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Clovis

#2 Clovis

The fourth most populous city in Fresno County, California.

Population122,989
Coordinates36.8252300, -119.7029200
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: West Clarkson Avenue (-120.31627, 36.501302)
End: 4th Street (-119.702919, 36.825264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.8 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.77
3.6 gal · 13.6 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.38 $20.77
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.92 $21.84
Premium $6.24 $11.24 $22.47
Diesel $7.57 $13.62 $27.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cantua Creek and Clovis. The current time is 13:08:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.