Origin
Cantua Creek, CA
Morning in Cantua Creek on Sunday
Local time
11:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cantua Creek, CA to Clovis, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
51 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cantua Creek, CA
Muhammethan ÇETİN
Clovis, CA
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Trip Overview
Cantua Creek to Clovis is 51 miles and takes about 1 hour 31 minutes via West Whitesbridge Avenue and James Road, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward local journey. With only 12% of the drive on highways, expect a more community-oriented experience rather than an interstate sprint. This route is best suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing to plan for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
25.5 miles from Cantua Creek, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Whitesbridge Avenue | 24.6 mi | 33m |
| James Road | 10.1 mi | 17m |
| South San Mateo Avenue | 7 mi | 27m |
| Sierra Freeway | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| West Manning Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Bullard Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Woodworth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Whitesbridge Avenue
— 24.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cantua Creek, CA and Clovis, CA.
1
Start on West Clarkson Avenue
34 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Clarkson Avenue
2
Turn left onto South San Mateo Avenue
5.0 mi
·
19 min
·
South San Mateo Avenue
3
Continue on South San Mateo Avenue
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
South San Mateo Avenue
4
Turn right onto West Manning Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Manning Avenue
5
Turn left onto James Road
10 mi
·
17 min
·
James Road
6
Turn right onto CA 180
25 mi
·
33 min
·
West Whitesbridge Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 168
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Sierra Freeway
Toward CA 168
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 6
Toward Bullard Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto West Bullard Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bullard Avenue
10
Turn left onto Woodworth Avenue
479 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodworth Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto 4th Street
139 ft
·
6 sec
·
4th Street
12
Arrive at destination
4th Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a relatively short drive of just over an hour and a half, you have considerable flexibility in when you depart. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush hour and allow for a relaxed start. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own brief breaks as needed, perhaps at a gas station or a small town along the way. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $12, and it’s always wise to top off before embarking on local drives where services can be spaced out. Watch for the transition from more rural roads to suburban environments as you approach Clovis.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 25.5 miles from Cantua Creek, CA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 11 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.5 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clovis, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cantua Creek, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cantua Creek, CA
This is one driving day of about 51 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Cantua Creek, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West Whitesbridge Avenue for about 24.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Cantua Creek, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 19.2 and 50.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
CA 180 / West Whitesbridge Avenue
Turn right onto CA 180 / West Whitesbridge Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
43.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
CA 168 / Sierra Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 168 / Sierra Freeway toward CA 168
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 168
7
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward Bullard Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward Bullard Avenue
5
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
Woodworth Avenue
Turn left onto Woodworth Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.72 one way
$23.44 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.40 | $24.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Clovis, CA
Morning in Clovis on Sunday
Local time
11:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Barstow, CA
26 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route has a turn-heavy local drive profile, meaning you'll navigate a series of roads rather than relying on a single highway. Only 12% of the 51 miles are on highways, so anticipate a pace dictated by local traffic and intersections. The longest stretch without a turn or change in road is 24.6 miles on West Whitesbridge Avenue. You'll primarily use West Whitesbridge Avenue, James Road, and South San Mateo Avenue, experiencing a mix of rural and suburban road types.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.6 mi on West Whitesbridge Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19.2 miles in near CA 180 / West Whitesbridge Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.2 miles (CA 180 / West Whitesbridge Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.8 miles (CA 168 / Sierra Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Clovis, CA
Full guide →Clovis is a city in Fresno County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 51 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.6 miles on West Whitesbridge Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.2 miles (CA 180 / West Whitesbridge Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.8 miles (CA 168 / Sierra Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clovis, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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