Origin
Clovis, CA
Afternoon in Clovis on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clovis, CA to Fresno, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clovis, CA
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Fresno, CA
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Trip Overview
This short 9.2-mile drive from Clovis, CA to Fresno, CA takes about 12 minutes and is ideal for a single day trip. You'll primarily be on the Sierra Freeway and North First Street, with about 64% of the journey being on highways. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is a very budget-friendly option. The route stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it a straightforward local transit. Since it's so brief, you won't need an overnight stay, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Freeway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Bullard Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North First Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Tulare Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Divisadero Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Woodworth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sierra Freeway
— 5.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis, CA and Fresno, CA.
1
Start on 4th Street
139 ft
·
11 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn left onto Woodworth Avenue
479 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodworth Avenue
3
Turn right onto 5th Street
300 ft
·
5 sec
·
5th Street
4
Turn left onto Bullard Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bullard Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CA 168 West
6
Merge onto CA 168
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Sierra Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 168
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Sierra Freeway
Exit 1A
Toward CA 180 West, CA 41
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto CA 41
285 ft
·
3 sec
·
Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 127B
Toward Tulare Street, Divisadero Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Divisadero Street
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Divisadero Street
12
Continue on East Divisadero Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Divisadero Street
13
Turn slight left onto East Tulare Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Tulare Avenue
14
Turn left onto North 1st Street
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
North 1st Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on North First Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North First Street
16
Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
28 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
East Washington Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Woodworth Avenue
Turn left onto Woodworth Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CA 168 / Sierra Freeway
Merge onto CA 168 / Sierra Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CA 168 / Sierra Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 168 / Sierra Freeway toward CA 180 West, CA 41
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward CA 180 West, CA 41
8
8.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Tulare Street, Divisadero Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 127B
Toward Tulare Street, Divisadero Street
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
North 1st Street
Turn left onto North 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.23 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.24 | $4.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Fresno, CA
Afternoon in Fresno on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
12m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with a substantial 64% of the 9.2 miles spent on freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles on the Sierra Freeway. While much of this route involves higher-speed travel, you'll also navigate sections on Bullard Avenue and North First Street, which may offer a different driving experience with more local traffic. The overall feel is one of efficient transit rather than a scenic exploration.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Sierra Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sierra Freeway and Bullard Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Woodworth Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 9.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 12m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Woodworth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (CA 168 / Sierra Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (CA 168 / Sierra Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Clovis, CA
Full guide →Clovis is a city in Fresno County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
Arriving in Fresno, CA
Full guide →Founded 1872
Fresno is in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Many visitors find themselves stopping in Fresno on the way to Yosemite National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, or other destinations in the Sierras.
Top landmarks
- • Holy Trinity Church, Fresno — church building in Fresno, United States of America
- • Fresno station — train station in Fresno, California
- • Kearney Park — park in Fresno County, California, United States of America
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 12m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Sierra Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fresno, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Woodworth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (CA 168 / Sierra Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (CA 168 / Sierra Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fresno, 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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