How far is Reedley, CA from Cantua Creek, CA?

The driving distance from Reedley, CA to Cantua Creek, CA is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
60.6 mi
01h 50m
Flight
48.5 mi
78.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.5 mi
Kilometers
78.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.6 mi
Kilometers
97.52 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cantua Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 1:35 PM PDT
Return by in Reedley
Wed, Apr 15, 3:26 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reedley
2026-04-15T11:45
Arrive Cantua Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 1:35 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reedley
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
Caruthers
CA

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

From Reedley
30.3 mi
00h 55m
To Cantua Creek
30.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Reedley and Cantua Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reedley and Cantua Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on G Street

    28 m · 8 sec · G Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    859 ft · 24 sec · 11th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I Street

    1965 ft · 35 sec · I Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Frankwood Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Frankwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Floral Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Floral Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Road 48

    1 mi · 1 min · Road 48

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Avenue 424

    1.2 km · 1 min · Avenue 424

  8. 8

    Continue on Road 42

    1.6 km · 1 min · Road 42

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Avenue 416

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Avenue 416

  10. 10

    Continue on East Mountain View Avenue

    18.7 mi · 24 min · East Mountain View Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Henderson Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · South Henderson Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Ormus Avenue

    774 ft · 21 sec · South Ormus Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Manning Avenue

    22.9 mi · 40 min · West Manning Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South San Mateo Avenue

    2.1 mi · 8 min · South San Mateo Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South San Mateo Avenue

    5 mi · 19 min · South San Mateo Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Clarkson Avenue

    10 m · 2 sec · West Clarkson Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Clarkson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reedley and Cantua Creek.

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Manning Avenue
22.9 mi · 38%
East Mountain View Avenue
18.7 mi · 31%
South San Mateo Avenue
7.04 mi · 12%
South Henderson Road
5.29 mi · 9%
Avenue 416
1.18 mi · 2%
South Frankwood Avenue
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Manning Avenue

Turn left onto West Manning Avenue

22.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caruthers
00h 55m from Reedley
Leave By
2:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reedley and Mostly Sunny near Cantua Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reedley to Cantua Creek?

The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Caruthers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Reedley and 30.3 miles from Cantua Creek.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reedley and Mostly Sunny near Cantua Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Caruthers

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

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

BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

19 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Fresno station

22 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
RAIL

Hanford station

29 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A
BUS

Lemoore, California

29 mi away
300 E Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reedley and Cantua Creek. Straight-line distance: 48.5 mi (78.06 km).

Reedley

#1 Reedley

City in Fresno County, California, United States

Population25,738
Coordinates36.5963400, -119.4504000
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Cantua Creek

#2 Cantua Creek

Census designated place

Population0
Coordinates36.5013400, -120.3162700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Reedley (-119.4504, 36.59634)
End: Cantua Creek (-120.31627, 36.50134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.09 L · about $12.35
Round trip
$24.69
4.28 gal · 16.18 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $12.35 $24.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $12.98 $25.96
Premium $6.24 $13.36 $26.72
Diesel $7.57 $16.19 $32.39

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Reedley and Cantua Creek. The current time is 11:45:08.

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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.