How far is Clovis, CA from Cantua Creek, CA?
The driving distance from Clovis, CA to Cantua Creek, CA is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clovis and Cantua Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis and Cantua Creek.
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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
4.8 mi · 6 min · Sierra Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Sierra Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Sierra Freeway
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Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto South James Road
10.1 mi · 18 min · South James Road
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on West Manning Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Manning Avenue
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Turn left onto South San Mateo Avenue
2.1 mi · 8 min · South San Mateo Avenue
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Continue on South San Mateo Avenue
5 mi · 19 min · South San Mateo Avenue
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Turn right onto West Clarkson Avenue
10 m · 2 sec · West Clarkson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Clarkson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clovis and Cantua Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sierra Freeway
Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clovis and Mostly Sunny near Cantua Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clovis to Cantua Creek?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 Clovis and 25.5 miles from Cantua Creek.
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 10.4 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 3:26 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 Clovis and Mostly Sunny near Cantua Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Kerman
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 Kerman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Cantua Creek. Straight-line distance: 40.7 mi (65.5 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 Cantua Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.5013400, -120.3162700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cantua Creek (-120.31627, 36.50134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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