Origin
Clovis, CA
Afternoon in Clovis on Wednesday
Local time
2:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clovis, CA to Cantua Creek, CA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
51.1 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Clovis, CA to Cantua Creek, CA covers 51.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Woodworth Avenue, 5th Street, Bullard Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.74 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
25.5 miles from Clovis, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 51.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Woodworth Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clovis, CA to Cantua Creek, CA is easy. At 1h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clovis, CA to Cantua Creek, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Woodworth Avenue | — | — |
| 5th Street | — | — |
| Bullard Avenue | — | — |
| CA 168 West | — | — |
| Sierra Freeway | — | — |
| South James Road | — | — |
| West Manning Avenue | — | — |
| South San Mateo Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Woodworth Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis, CA and Cantua Creek, CA.
1
Start on 4th Street
141 ft
·
11 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn left onto Woodworth Avenue
479 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodworth Avenue
3
Turn right onto 5th Street
299 ft
·
5 sec
·
5th Street
4
Turn left onto Bullard Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bullard Avenue
5
Take the ramp slight right toward CA 168 West
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
CA 168 West
6
Merge slight left onto Sierra Freeway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Sierra Freeway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Sierra Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Sierra Freeway
8
Merge slight left
25 mi
·
34 min
9
Turn left onto South James Road
10 mi
·
17 min
·
South James Road
10
Turn right
1.0 mi
·
1 min
11
Continue on West Manning Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Manning Avenue
12
Turn left onto South San Mateo Avenue
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South San Mateo Avenue
13
Continue on South San Mateo Avenue
5.0 mi
·
19 min
·
South San Mateo Avenue
14
Turn right onto West Clarkson Avenue
33 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Clarkson Avenue
15
Arrive at your destination
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 25.5 miles from Clovis, CA, or about 46m into the drive.
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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.5 miles or 46m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cantua Creek, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Clovis, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clovis, CA
This is one driving day of about 51.1 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Clovis, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.5 mi from Clovis, CA · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 25.5 miles from Clovis, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cantua Creek, CA
The final approach into Cantua Creek, 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
$11.74 one way
$23.49 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.10 | $24.21 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.43 | $24.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Cantua Creek, CA
Afternoon in Cantua Creek on Wednesday
Local time
2:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Barstow, CA
26 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
3 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 32m 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 Clovis, CA to Cantua Creek, CA covers 51.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Woodworth Avenue, 5th Street, Bullard Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.5 miles from Clovis, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.74 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.
The drive from Clovis, CA to Cantua Creek, CA is easy. At 1h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clovis, CA to Cantua Creek, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clovis, CA to Cantua Creek, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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