How far is Clovis, CA from Selma, CA?

The driving distance from Clovis, CA to Selma, CA is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
25.32 mi
00h 28m
Flight
18.29 mi
29.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.29 mi
Kilometers
29.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.32 mi
Kilometers
40.75 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Selma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM PDT
Return by in Clovis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clovis
2026-04-23T04:32
Arrive Selma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clovis
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Malaga
CA

Census-designated place in California, United States

From Clovis
10.3 mi
00h 14m
To Selma
15 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    661 ft · 31 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clovis Avenue

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Clovis Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on c

    4.1 mi · 6 min · c

  4. 4

    Continue on South Clovis Avenue

    2697 ft · 52 sec · South Clovis Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1122 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street

    1443 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2257 ft · 55 sec · 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on McCall Avenue

    1087 ft · 27 sec · McCall Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Arrants Street

    120 m · 17 sec · Arrants Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arrants Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clovis Avenue
8.12 mi · 32%
South Clovis Avenue
7.28 mi · 29%
c
4.14 mi · 16%
2nd Street
0.43 mi · 2%
Second Street
0.27 mi · 1%
McCall Avenue
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Clovis Avenue

Turn right onto Clovis Avenue

8.12 mi · 00h 13m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malaga
00h 14m from Clovis
Leave By
7:32 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clovis 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 Clovis to Selma?

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Malaga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Clovis and 15 miles from Selma.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Malaga

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

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

RAIL

Fresno station

7 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

37 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Hanford station

40 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A
RAIL

Madera

41 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Selma. Straight-line distance: 18.29 mi (29.43 km).

Clovis

#1 Clovis

The fourth most populous city in Fresno County, California.

Population122,989
Coordinates36.8252300, -119.7029200
Altitude110
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: 4th Street (-119.702919, 36.825264)
End: Arrants Street (-119.612078, 36.570697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.38 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.27
1.78 gal · 6.76 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.13 $10.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.40 $10.80
Premium $6.24 $5.56 $11.11
Diesel $7.57 $6.73 $13.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clovis and Selma. The current time is 04:32:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.