Reedley, CA to Cantua Creek, CA is 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 50m via West Manning Avenue, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, traversing California's Central Valley. Expect a local road experience with frequent turns rather than a highway cruise. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward journey between two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.3 miles from Reedley, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Manning Avenue
22.9 mi
40m
East Mountain View Avenue
18.7 mi
23m
South San Mateo Avenue
7 mi
27m
South Henderson Road
5.3 mi
9m
Avenue 416
1.2 mi
1m
South Frankwood Avenue
1.1 mi
1m
Road 48
1 mi
1m
Road 42
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
West Manning Avenue
— 22.9 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reedley, CA and Cantua Creek, CA.
1
Start on G Street
90 ft·7 sec·G Street
2
Turn left onto 11th Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·11th Street
3
Turn left onto I Street
0.4 mi·35 sec·I Street
4
Turn right onto South Frankwood Avenue
1.1 mi·1 min·South Frankwood Avenue
5
Turn right onto East Floral Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·East Floral Avenue
6
Continue on Road 48
1.0 mi·1 min·Road 48
7
Turn right onto Avenue 424
0.7 mi·1 min·Avenue 424
8
Continue on Road 42
1.0 mi·1 min·Road 42
9
Turn right onto J40
1.2 mi·1 min·Avenue 416
10
Continue on J40
19 mi·23 min·East Mountain View Avenue
11
Turn right onto South Henderson Road
5.3 mi·9 min·South Henderson Road
12
Continue on South Ormus Avenue
0.1 mi·20 sec·South Ormus Avenue
13
Turn left onto West Manning Avenue
23 mi·40 min·West Manning Avenue
14
Turn left onto South San Mateo Avenue
2.1 mi·8 min·South San Mateo Avenue
15
Continue on South San Mateo Avenue
5.0 mi·19 min·South San Mateo Avenue
16
Turn right onto West Clarkson Avenue
34 ft·1 sec·West Clarkson Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
West Clarkson Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 60.6-mile trip, leaving Reedley in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Cantua Creek. Since the drive is under two hours and has no designated stops, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $14, and services might be spread out on these local roads. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route is to ensure your navigation is set up before you depart; relying solely on road signs might prove challenging given the frequent changes in direction.
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 30.3 miles from Reedley, CA, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 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 13 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.3 miles or 42m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cantua Creek, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Reedley, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Reedley, CA
This is one driving day of about 60.6 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Reedley, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West Manning Avenue for about 22.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Reedley, 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|11th Street
Turn left onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip|~2m in|East Floral Avenue
Turn right onto East Floral Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3.5 mi into trip|~5m in|Avenue 424
Turn right onto Avenue 424
Navigation decision point
4
5.3 mi into trip|~7m in|J40 / Avenue 416
Turn right onto J40 / Avenue 416
Navigation decision point
4
30.6 mi into trip|~42m in|West Manning Avenue
Turn left onto West Manning Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.68 one way
$25.36 round trip
$5.31/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$13.17
$26.33
premium
$5.67
$13.52
$27.03
diesel
$4.80
$11.44
$22.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.2
0
$6.36
$2.91
Efficient EV
15.2
0
$5.30
$2.42
EV Truck/SUV
24.2
0
$8.48
$3.88
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Forecast as of Jun 26, 2026
Origin
Reedley, CA
Morning
in Reedley on Sunday
Local time
11:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
WSW 5 to 10 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 26 at 6:47AM PDT until June 28 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 26 at 6:47AM PDT until June 27 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Destination
Cantua Creek, CA
Morning
in Cantua Creek on Sunday
Local time
11:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
NNW 5 to 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 26 at 6:47AM PDT until June 28 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 26 at 6:47AM PDT until June 27 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
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
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
1h 50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive rather than a high-speed highway experience, with 0% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate primarily along West Manning Avenue, East Mountain View Avenue, and South San Mateo Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.9 miles on West Manning Avenue. The road's personality is that of a persistent local route, requiring your attention to navigate its twists and turns without the benefit of high-speed highway travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on West Manning Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 11th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 50m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (East Floral Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (Avenue 424): Navigation decision point.
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.
The longest stretch is about 22.9 miles on West Manning 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: near the start (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (East Floral Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (Avenue 424): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cantua Creek, CA before heading back.
