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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 mi · 1 min · Sierra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
87 m · 4 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tulare Street, Divisadero Street
1649 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Divisadero Street
37 m · 2 sec · Divisadero Street
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Continue on East Divisadero Street
607 ft · 16 sec · East Divisadero Street
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Turn slight left onto East Tulare Avenue
881 ft · 20 sec · East Tulare Avenue
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
119 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on North First Street
1320 ft · 32 sec · North First Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tarpey Village.
Fresno station
Madera
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 6.59 mi (10.61 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 Fresno
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area.
| Population | 530,267 |
| Coordinates | 36.7477300, -119.7723700 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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