How far is Clovis, CA from Fresno, CA?

The driving distance from Clovis, CA to Fresno, CA is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.16 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.59 mi
10.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.59 mi
Kilometers
10.61 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.16 mi
Kilometers
14.74 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresno
Wed, Apr 22, 3:07 PM PDT
Return by in Clovis
Wed, Apr 22, 3:20 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clovis
2026-04-22T14:53
Arrive Fresno
Wed, Apr 22, 3:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clovis
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Tarpey Village
CA

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

From Clovis
4.6 mi
00h 06m
To Fresno
4.6 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clovis and Fresno.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    43 m · 11 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Woodworth Avenue

    146 m · 23 sec · Woodworth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    91 m · 5 sec · 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bullard Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bullard Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 168 West

    1537 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sierra Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Sierra Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Sierra Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · Sierra Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    87 m · 4 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Tulare Street, Divisadero Street

    1649 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Divisadero Street

    37 m · 2 sec · Divisadero Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Divisadero Street

    607 ft · 16 sec · East Divisadero Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto East Tulare Avenue

    881 ft · 20 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    119 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North First Street

    1320 ft · 32 sec · North First Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
184.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sierra Freeway
6.96 mi · 76%
Bullard Avenue
0.74 mi · 8%
Tulare Street
0.31 mi · 3%
CA 168 West
0.29 mi · 3%
North First Street
0.25 mi · 3%
East Tulare Avenue
0.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sierra Freeway

Merge slight left onto Sierra Freeway

4.78 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tarpey Village
00h 06m from Clovis
Leave By
8:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clovis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fresno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clovis to Fresno?

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Tarpey Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Clovis and 4.6 miles from Fresno.

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

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 8:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 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 Fresno.

Stop Ideas Near Tarpey Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tarpey Village, 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 Tarpey Village.

RAIL

Fresno station

9 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
RAIL

Madera

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

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

50 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Hanford station

52 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 6.59 mi (10.61 km).

Clovis

#1 Clovis

The fourth most populous city in Fresno County, California.

Population122,989
Coordinates36.8252300, -119.7029200
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Fresno

#2 Fresno

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area.

Population530,267
Coordinates36.7477300, -119.7723700
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-119.702919, 36.825264)
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.22 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.69
0.64 gal · 2.44 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $1.85 $3.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $1.94 $3.88
Premium $6.24 $2.00 $4.00
Diesel $7.57 $2.42 $4.84

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Clovis and Fresno. The current time is 14:53:54.

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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.