Origin
Clovis, CA
Afternoon in Clovis on Sunday
Local time
12:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clovis, CA to Sanger, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Sanger, CA
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Trip Overview
This short 15.7-mile drive from Clovis, CA to Sanger, CA takes about 22 minutes, making it an easy addition to any Pacific Coast road trip itinerary. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this route is perfectly suited for a single day trip. You'll spend about 45% of your time on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 7.1 miles on CA 180. The mixed driving profile means you'll experience a bit of everything, from faster highway sections to more local road navigation. Given its brevity, no overnight stay is necessary, offering you plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 180 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Clovis Avenue | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| South Bethel Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Jensen Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 180
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis, CA and Sanger, 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
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
CA 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn right onto South Bethel Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Bethel Avenue
6
Turn left onto Jensen Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jensen Avenue
7
At end of road, turn left
52 ft
·
3 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.6 — 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.
4
12.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
South Bethel Avenue
Turn right onto South Bethel Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Jensen Avenue
Turn left onto Jensen Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.22 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Sanger, CA
Afternoon in Sanger on Sunday
Local time
12:33 PM
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
22m 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 drive on this short hop between Clovis and Sanger. While nearly half of the 15.7 miles will be on highways like CA 180, you'll also navigate local roads such as Clovis Avenue and South Bethel Avenue. The longest stretch without a break is 7.1 miles on CA 180, giving you a solid segment of consistent travel. This route offers a blend of quicker highway travel and more community-focused road segments, so be ready to adjust your pace as you transition between them. It’s not a monotonous journey, but rather a varied path through the Central Valley.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on CA 180.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Clovis Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 →Clovis is a city in Fresno County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
Arriving in Sanger, CA
Full guide →Founded 1888
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 22m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 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 Sanger, 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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