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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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
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City in Kings County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North 5th Street
15 m · 3 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Elm Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · East Elm Avenue
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Continue on Fresno Coalinga Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Fresno Coalinga Road
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Turn right onto West Dorris Avenue
28.5 mi · 34 min · West Dorris Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41: Lemoore, Fresno
1024 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 41 North: Lemoore, Fresno
2679 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South 19 1/2 Avenue
31.6 mi · 38 min · South 19 1/2 Avenue
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Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 168 East, CA 180 East: Kings Canyon
2624 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
2000 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sierra Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Sierra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bullard Avenue
1600 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Bullard Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West Bullard Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodworth Avenue
146 m · 23 sec · Woodworth Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
43 m · 6 sec · 4th Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South 19 1/2 Avenue
Merge slight left onto South 19 1/2 Avenue
31.6 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
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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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lemoore.
Lemoore, California
Hanford station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Corcoran station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coalinga and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 59.81 mi (96.25 km).
#1 Coalinga
City in Fresno County, California, United States
| Population | 17,591 |
| Coordinates | 36.1396800, -120.3601500 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clovis
The fourth most populous city in Fresno County, California.
| Population | 122,989 |
| Coordinates | 36.8252300, -119.7029200 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clovis (-119.70292, 36.82523)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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