How far is Coalinga, CA from Clovis, CA?

The driving distance from Coalinga, CA to Clovis, CA is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.21 mi
01h 38m
Flight
59.81 mi
96.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.81 mi
Kilometers
96.25 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.21 mi
Kilometers
125.86 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Wed, Apr 22, 8:58 PM PDT
Return by in Coalinga
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coalinga
2026-04-22T19:20
Arrive Clovis
Wed, Apr 22, 8:58 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coalinga
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Lemoore
CA

City in Kings County, California, United States

From Coalinga
39.1 mi
00h 49m
To Clovis
39.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
67°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 Coalinga and Clovis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 5th Street

    15 m · 3 sec · North 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Elm Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Elm Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Fresno Coalinga Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Fresno Coalinga Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Dorris Avenue

    28.5 mi · 34 min · West Dorris Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 41: Lemoore, Fresno

    1024 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 41 North: Lemoore, Fresno

    2679 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South 19 1/2 Avenue

    31.6 mi · 38 min · South 19 1/2 Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 168 East, CA 180 East: Kings Canyon

    2624 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Sierra Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Sierra Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Bullard Avenue

    1600 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Bullard Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Bullard Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Woodworth Avenue

    146 m · 23 sec · Woodworth Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    43 m · 6 sec · 4th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 19 1/2 Avenue
31.6 mi · 40%
West Dorris Avenue
28.5 mi · 36%
Fresno Coalinga Road
7.62 mi · 10%
Sierra Freeway
5.92 mi · 8%
East Elm Avenue
0.99 mi · 1%
Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South 19 1/2 Avenue

Merge slight left onto South 19 1/2 Avenue

31.6 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemoore
00h 49m from Coalinga
Leave By
3:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coalinga and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Lemoore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Coalinga and 39.1 miles from Clovis.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.92 one way or $31.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coalinga and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clovis.

Stop Ideas Near Lemoore

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

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

BUS

Lemoore, California

2 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Hanford station

12 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

14 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Corcoran station

30 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coalinga and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 59.81 mi (96.25 km).

Coalinga

#1 Coalinga

City in Fresno County, California, United States

Population17,591
Coordinates36.1396800, -120.3601500
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Clovis

#2 Clovis

The fourth most populous city in Fresno County, California.

Population122,989
Coordinates36.8252300, -119.7029200
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Coalinga (-120.36015, 36.13968)
End: Clovis (-119.70292, 36.82523)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.45 L · about $15.92
Round trip
$31.84
5.52 gal · 20.9 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $15.92 $31.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $16.74 $33.48
Premium $6.24 $17.23 $34.46
Diesel $7.57 $20.88 $41.77

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 Coalinga and Clovis. The current time is 19:20:16.

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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.