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

The driving distance from Cantua Creek, CA to Selma, CA is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
47.27 mi
01h 08m
Flight
39.39 mi
63.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.39 mi
Kilometers
63.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.27 mi
Kilometers
76.07 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Selma
Wed, Apr 15, 2:17 PM PDT
Return by in Cantua Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 3:26 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cantua Creek
2026-04-15T13:09
Arrive Selma
Wed, Apr 15, 2:17 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
24.7 mi
00h 34m
To Selma
22.6 mi
00h 34m

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
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.9 mi · 40 min · West Manning Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Ormus Avenue

    774 ft · 16 sec · South Ormus Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Henderson Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · South Henderson Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Mountain View Avenue

    11.6 mi · 15 min · West Mountain View Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Highland Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · South Highland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Nebraska Avenue

    2900 ft · 1 min · Nebraska Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    1 km · 1 min · 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on McCall Avenue

    1087 ft · 27 sec · McCall Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Arrants Street

    120 m · 17 sec · Arrants Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arrants Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Manning Avenue
22.9 mi · 48%
West Mountain View Avenue
11.6 mi · 25%
South San Mateo Avenue
7.04 mi · 15%
South Henderson Road
5.29 mi · 11%
South Highland Avenue
1 mi · 2%
2nd Street
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Manning Avenue

Turn right onto West Manning Avenue

22.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kerman
00h 34m from Cantua Creek
Leave By
4:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cantua Creek and Mostly Sunny near Selma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 24.7 miles from Cantua Creek and 22.6 miles from Selma.

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

The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Selma. Straight-line distance: 39.39 mi (63.39 km).

Cantua Creek

#1 Cantua Creek

Census designated place

Population0
Coordinates36.5013400, -120.3162700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Selma

#2 Selma

City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States

Population24,370
Coordinates36.5707800, -119.6120800
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: West Clarkson Avenue (-120.31627, 36.501302)
End: Arrants Street (-119.612078, 36.570697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.31 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.27
3.34 gal · 12.62 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.63 $19.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.13 $20.26
Premium $6.24 $10.43 $20.85
Diesel $7.57 $12.64 $25.27

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 Selma. The current time is 13:09:06.

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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.