Origin
Reedley, CA
Late night in Reedley on Tuesday
Local time
1:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
60.6 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Reedley, CA
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Cantua Creek, CA
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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 .
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Reedley, CA and Cantua Creek, CA.
Start on G Street
Turn left onto 11th Street
Turn left onto I Street
Turn right onto South Frankwood Avenue
Turn right onto East Floral Avenue
Continue on Road 48
Turn right onto Avenue 424
Continue on Road 42
Turn right onto J40
Continue on J40
Turn right onto South Henderson Road
Continue on South Ormus Avenue
Turn left onto West Manning Avenue
Turn left onto South San Mateo Avenue
Continue on South San Mateo Avenue
Turn right onto West Clarkson Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Turn left onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East Floral Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Avenue 424
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto J40 / Avenue 416
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West Manning Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$13.93 one way
$27.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.35 | $28.71 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.74 | $29.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Reedley on Tuesday
Local time
1:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Cantua Creek on Tuesday
Local time
1:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 60.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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