Origin
Cantua Creek, CA
Afternoon in Cantua Creek on Wednesday
Local time
2:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cantua Creek, CA to Selma, CA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
49.5 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Selma, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Cantua Creek, CA to Selma, CA covers 49.5 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Manning Avenue, West Mountain View Avenue, South San Mateo Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on West Manning Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24.7 miles from Cantua Creek, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 36m drive with frequent turns across 49.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Manning Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 South San Mateo Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 8 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 (South San Mateo Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (West Manning Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 30 miles (South Ormus Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South San Mateo Avenue
Turn left onto South San Mateo Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
West Manning Avenue
Turn right onto West Manning Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
30 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
South Ormus Avenue
Turn right onto South Ormus Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
47 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
CA 43 / South Highland Avenue
Turn left onto CA 43 / South Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
Arrants Street
Turn left onto Arrants Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Manning Avenue | 22.9 mi | 40m |
| West Mountain View Avenue | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| South San Mateo Avenue | 7 mi | 27m |
| South Henderson Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| South Highland Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Nebraska Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| McCall Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Manning Avenue
— 22.9 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cantua Creek, CA and Selma, CA.
1
Start on West Clarkson Avenue
34 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Clarkson Avenue
2
Turn left onto South San Mateo Avenue
5.0 mi
·
19 min
·
South San Mateo Avenue
3
Continue on South San Mateo Avenue
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
South San Mateo Avenue
4
Turn right onto West Manning Avenue
23 mi
·
40 min
·
West Manning Avenue
5
Turn right onto South Ormus Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Ormus Avenue
6
Continue on South Henderson Road
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
South Henderson Road
7
Turn left onto West Mountain View Avenue
12 mi
·
15 min
·
West Mountain View Avenue
8
Turn left onto CA 43
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Highland Avenue
9
Turn right onto Nebraska Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nebraska Avenue
10
Turn slight left onto 2nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on McCall Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
McCall Avenue
12
Turn left onto Arrants Street
394 ft
·
17 sec
·
Arrants Street
13
Arrive at destination
Arrants Street
Trip Plan
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 24.7 miles from Cantua Creek, CA, or about 58m 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 11 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.7 miles or 58m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Selma, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cantua Creek, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cantua Creek, CA
This is one driving day of about 49.5 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Cantua Creek, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Cantua Creek, CA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Cantua Creek, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Selma, CA
The final approach into Selma, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.38 one way
$22.75 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Selma, CA
Afternoon in Selma on Wednesday
Local time
2:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Easton, CA
25 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 36m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cantua Creek, CA to Selma, CA covers 49.5 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Manning Avenue, West Mountain View Avenue, South San Mateo Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.7 miles from Cantua Creek, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South San Mateo Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (West Manning Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 30 miles (South Ormus Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cantua Creek, CA to Selma, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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