How far is Selma, CA from Clovis, CA?

The driving distance from Selma, CA to Clovis, CA is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
20.54 mi
00h 29m
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
20.54 mi
Kilometers
33.06 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM PDT
Return by in Selma
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Selma
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Clovis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Selma
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 Selma
10.3 mi
00h 15m
To Clovis
10.3 mi
00h 15m

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 to 10 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1896 ft · 43 sec · 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward CA 99 North

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Clovis Avenue

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    654 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Clovis Avenue

    12.6 mi · 20 min · South Clovis Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    661 ft · 29 sec · 4th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Clovis Avenue
12.6 mi · 61%
CA 99 North
6.87 mi · 33%
2nd Street
0.36 mi · 2%
Clovis Avenue
0.34 mi · 2%
McCall Avenue
0.21 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Clovis Avenue

Turn straight onto South Clovis Avenue

12.6 mi · 00h 20m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malaga
00h 15m from Selma
Leave By
7:30 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Selma and Mostly Sunny near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 Selma and 10.3 miles from Clovis.

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 2.3 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 7:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Selma and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 18.29 mi (29.43 km).

Selma

#1 Selma

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

Population24,370
Coordinates36.5707800, -119.6120800
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Clovis

#2 Clovis

The fourth most populous city in Fresno County, California.

Population122,989
Coordinates36.8252300, -119.7029200
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Selma (-119.61208, 36.57078)
End: Clovis (-119.70292, 36.82523)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $4.15
Round trip
$8.31
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.15 $8.31
Mid-grade $6.07 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $6.24 $4.49 $8.99
Diesel $7.57 $5.45 $10.90

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 Selma and Clovis. The current time is 03:15:58.

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.