How far is Clovis, CA from Barstow, CA?
The driving distance from Clovis, CA to Barstow, CA is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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 Clovis and Barstow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis and Barstow.
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Start on 4th Street
43 m · 11 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Woodworth Avenue
146 m · 23 sec · Woodworth Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
91 m · 5 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Bullard Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Bullard Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 168 West
1537 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sierra Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Sierra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shaw Avenue
1596 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto East Shaw Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Shaw Avenue
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Continue on West Shaw Avenue
10 mi · 19 min · West Shaw Avenue
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Turn right onto North Dickenson Avenue
2638 ft · 1 min · North Dickenson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Barstow Avenue
46 m · 7 sec · West Barstow Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Barstow Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clovis and Barstow.
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
Continue on West Shaw Avenue
9.98 mi · 00h 19m
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 Clovis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barstow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clovis to Barstow?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 Clovis and 16.3 miles from Barstow.
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 9.6 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 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clovis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barstow.
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
Madera
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Barstow. Straight-line distance: 14.78 mi (23.79 km).
#1 Clovis
The fourth most populous city in Fresno County, California.
| Population | 122,989 |
| Coordinates | 36.8252300, -119.7029200 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barstow
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 23,581 |
| Coordinates | 36.8152200, -119.9698800 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-119.96988, 36.815213)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
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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