Origin
Clovis, CA
Late night in Clovis on Tuesday
Local time
1:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clovis, CA to Reedley, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Reedley, CA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Clovis to Reedley, you are looking at a manageable 28.5-mile journey that typically takes about 40 minutes. This trip is perfect for a one-day outing, as the short duration eliminates any need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via CA 180, South Reed Avenue, and Clovis Avenue to complete your transit. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an incredibly cost-effective route for locals or visitors exploring the Pacific Coast region. The drive is straightforward and efficient, making it a stress-free transition between these two California towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 180 | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| South Reed Avenue | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| Clovis Avenue | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| G Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West North Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 180
— 13.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis, CA and Reedley, CA.
1
Start on 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn right onto Clovis Avenue
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Clovis Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward CA 180 East: Pine Flat Lake
4
Merge onto CA 180
14 mi
·
16 min
·
CA 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn right onto J31
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
South Reed Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto West North Avenue
166 ft
·
4 sec
·
West North Avenue
7
Continue on West North Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West North Avenue
8
Turn right onto G Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
G Street
9
Arrive at destination
G Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Clovis Avenue
Turn right onto Clovis Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left toward CA 180 East: Pine Flat Lake
Navigation decision point
Toward CA 180 East: Pine Flat Lake
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CA 180
Merge onto CA 180
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
19.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
J31 / South Reed Avenue
Turn right onto J31 / South Reed Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
West North Avenue
Enter roundabout onto West North Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.55 one way
$13.10 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Reedley, CA
Late night in Reedley on Tuesday
Local time
1:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 mixed driving experience as you transition between local roads and faster thoroughfares. Highway travel accounts for 49% of your total mileage, providing a steady pace for nearly half of your trip. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on CA 180, spanning 13.9 miles of the drive. The road environment shifts from the more developed Clovis area onto the state highway before tapering off into the local streets of Reedley. It is a functional drive that balances highway efficiency with the necessary local navigation required to reach your final destination.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on CA 180.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Clovis Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clovis, CA to Reedley, CA is easy. At 40m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Clovis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (CA 180): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Clovis, CA
Full guide →Founded 1890
Clovis is a city in Fresno County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
Arriving in Reedley, CA
Full guide →Founded 1913
Reedley is in the San Joaquin Valley of California 25 miles southeast of Fresno. Reedley is a centerpiece of the Blossom Trail, a 62-mile informal system of roads through which, in the spring, tourists travel on a self-guided tour through a large swath of Fresno County to admire the white, red, and pink fruit blossoms from almond, plum, apricot, peach, nectarine, apple, and citrus blossoms. Reedley hosts annual Blossom Trail bike rides, 10k runs, car shows, and art festivals.
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 40m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on CA 180. 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 0.1 miles (Clovis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (CA 180): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Reedley, 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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