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

The driving distance from Selma, CA to Cantua Creek, CA is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.49 mi
01h 36m
Flight
39.39 mi
63.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.39 mi
Kilometers
63.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.49 mi
Kilometers
79.64 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cantua Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 12:57 PM PDT
Return by in Selma
Wed, Apr 15, 2:34 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Selma
2026-04-15T11:20
Arrive Cantua Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 12:57 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Selma
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
Kerman
CA

Town in California, USA

From Selma
24.7 mi
00h 48m
To Cantua Creek
24.8 mi
00h 48m

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
5 mph NW
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 Selma and Cantua Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Arrants Street

    120 m · 19 sec · Arrants Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McCall Avenue

    1085 ft · 22 sec · McCall Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1 km · 1 min · 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Nebraska Avenue

    2900 ft · 1 min · Nebraska Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Highland Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · South Highland Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Mountain View Avenue

    11.6 mi · 15 min · East Mountain View Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Henderson Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · South Henderson Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Ormus Avenue

    774 ft · 21 sec · South Ormus Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Manning Avenue

    22.9 mi · 40 min · West Manning Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South San Mateo Avenue

    2.1 mi · 8 min · South San Mateo Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South San Mateo Avenue

    5 mi · 19 min · South San Mateo Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Clarkson Avenue

    10 m · 2 sec · West Clarkson Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Clarkson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Manning Avenue
22.9 mi · 46%
East Mountain View Avenue
11.6 mi · 24%
South San Mateo Avenue
7.04 mi · 14%
South Henderson Road
5.29 mi · 11%
South Highland Avenue
1 mi · 2%
2nd Street
0.62 mi · 1%
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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kerman
00h 48m from Selma
Leave By
3:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Selma 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 Selma to Cantua Creek?

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Kerman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Selma and 24.8 miles from Cantua Creek.

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

The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kerman

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

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

RAIL

Fresno station

25 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
RAIL

Madera

28 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Lemoore, California

54 mi away
300 E Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Selma and Cantua Creek. Straight-line distance: 39.39 mi (63.39 km).

Selma

#1 Selma

City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States

Population24,370
Coordinates36.5707800, -119.6120800
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Cantua Creek

#2 Cantua Creek

Census designated place

Population0
Coordinates36.5013400, -120.3162700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Selma (-119.61208, 36.57078)
End: Cantua Creek (-120.31627, 36.50134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.61 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.19
3.5 gal · 13.22 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.10 $20.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.62 $21.23
Premium $6.24 $10.93 $21.85
Diesel $7.57 $13.24 $26.48

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 Selma and Cantua Creek. The current time is 11:20:45.

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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.