Clovis, CA Road Trips
Clovis, CA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 279 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Clovis, CA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
350.1 mi
Chula Vista, CA
Quickest Drive
4h 15m
Los Angeles, CA
Plan Around Clovis, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Clovis, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Clovis, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Clovis, CA
Clovis, CA to Chula Vista, CA
Clovis, CA to San Diego, CA
Clovis, CA to Riverside, CA
Clovis, CA to Irvine, CA
Clovis, CA to Santa Ana, CA
Clovis, CA to Long Beach, CA
Clovis, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Driving from Clovis, CA
Expect an average of 279 miles and about 5h 22m behind the wheel when leaving Clovis, CA. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 350 miles (6h 47m), while the shortest is just 222 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Clovis, CA include Chula Vista, CA (350.1 mi, 6h 47m), San Diego, CA (343 mi, 6h 38m), Riverside, CA (273.3 mi, 5h 19m), Irvine, CA (262.7 mi, 5h), and Santa Ana, CA (254.2 mi, 4h 52m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 279-mile drive from Clovis, CA, expect to burn about 11 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Clovis, CA and 2 routes heading into Clovis, CA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 222 to 350 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clovis, CA covers 350 miles and takes approximately 6h 47m. Shorter options start at just 222 miles.
The average route from Clovis, CA runs about 279 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Clovis, CA include Chula Vista, CA, San Diego, CA, Riverside, CA and Irvine, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Clovis, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
122,719
Median Income
$100,360
Median Home Value
$453,300
Median Age
35.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Clovis, CA at a Glance
Founded
1890
Elevation
1,184 ft
Area
23 mi²
Notable People from Clovis, CA
A sampling of people born in Clovis, CA.
Chris Colfer
1990
actor, singer, book author
Alysa Liu
2005
American figure skater
Jenna Prandini
1992
American sprinter and long jumper
Colby Covington
1988
American mixed martial artist (born 1988)
Jake Sandvig
1986
American actor
Ryan Beatty
1995
American singer (born 1995)
Eric Kendricks
1992
American football player (born 1992)
Ryan Cook
1987
American baseball player
Mary Loveless
1899–1991
American physician (1899-1991)
City data from Wikidata (Q303794), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Clovis, CA
Clovis is a city in Fresno County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
Farmer's Market. Held between May and early October, on Pollasky Avenue between 3rd and 5th streets, Friday evenings from 5PM-9PM. Local farm produce, prepared foods, and free live music. Clovis Rodeo. The last weekend of April. Includes Saturday morning parade, dance, and rodeo competitions Thursday through Sunday. Big Hat Days (Old Town Clovis). The first full weekend of April. Includes music, rides, home & garden show, food and crafts booths ClovisFest. In late September. Hot air balloons take off from the rodeo grounds early Saturday morning, with bbq contest, carnival, food and crafts boots in Old Town. Wild Water Adventures, 11413 E Shaw Ave, ☏ +1 559-299-9453. An outdoor water park open between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It originated as Clovis Lakes and retains some elements of that, which includes fishing, horseshoe pits and volleyball. (updated Nov 2025)
1 Sandy's Country Junction, 532 Clovis Ave, ☏ +1 559 298-1951. Open only for breakfast and lunch, featuring traditional breakfast fare, burgers and sandwiches 2 Luna Pizzeria, 349 Pollasky Ave, ☏ +1 559 299-4141. Hearty Italian fare and pizza. 3 Dream Donuts, 2774 Willow Ave, ☏ +1 559 294-8610. 4:30AM–3PM. Known for highly decorated donuts, including superheroes, unicorns, and more. Keep them in mind if you need a birthday surprise (place special orders at least one day in advance). $5. (updated May 2022) Trelio, 438 Clovis Ave, ☏ +1 559 297-0783. Serves prix-fixe dinner, and has extensive wine menu. (updated Jul 2025)
Americas Best Value Inn (formerly Rodeo Lodge), 1616 Clovis Ave, ☏ +1 559 298-0775. Best Western Clovis Cole, 415 Clovis Ave, ☏ +1 559 299-1547, fax: +1 559 325-9128. Comfort Suites, 143 Clovis Ave, ☏ +1 559 299-9992. Homewood Suites by Hilton, 835 Gettysburg Ave, ☏ +1 559 292-4004. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Free breakfast, light dinner, and high-speed Internet.
FAX provides bus service from adjacent Fresno.
Travel tips adapted from Clovis (California) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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