Origin
Clovis, CA
Afternoon in Clovis on Sunday
Local time
3:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clovis, CA to Reedley, CA
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
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6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clovis, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Reedley, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Clovis to Reedley, you are looking at a manageable 28.5-mile journey that typically takes about 40 minutes. This trip is perfect for a one-day outing, as the short duration eliminates any need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via CA 180, South Reed Avenue, and Clovis Avenue to complete your transit. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an incredibly cost-effective route for locals or visitors exploring the Pacific Coast region. The drive is straightforward and efficient, making it a stress-free transition between these two California towns.
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
14.2 miles from Clovis, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between local roads and faster thoroughfares. Highway travel accounts for 49% of your total mileage, providing a steady pace for nearly half of your trip. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on CA 180, spanning 13.9 miles of the drive. The road environment shifts from the more developed Clovis area onto the state highway before tapering off into the local streets of Reedley. It is a functional drive that balances highway efficiency with the necessary local navigation required to reach your final destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 180 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 40m 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Clovis Avenue
Turn right onto Clovis Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
5.2 mi into trip
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~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
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~9m in
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CA 180
Merge onto CA 180
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
19.4 mi into trip
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~25m in
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J31 / South Reed Avenue
Turn right onto J31 / South Reed Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
27.9 mi into trip
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~38m in
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West North Avenue
Enter roundabout onto West North Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 180 | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| South Reed Avenue | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| Clovis Avenue | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| G Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West North Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 180
— 13.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis, CA and Reedley, CA.
1
Start on 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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4th Street
2
Turn right onto Clovis Avenue
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Clovis Avenue
Use the none lane.
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward CA 180 East: Pine Flat Lake
4
Merge onto CA 180
14 mi
·
16 min
·
CA 180
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn right onto J31
8.5 mi
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12 min
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South Reed Avenue
Use the none lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto West North Avenue
166 ft
·
4 sec
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West North Avenue
7
Continue on West North Avenue
0.1 mi
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18 sec
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West North Avenue
8
Turn right onto G Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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G Street
9
Arrive at destination
G Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 40-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. You will not need to worry about mid-route rest stops, as the distance is short enough to drive in one go. Budget around $7 for gas to cover the round trip comfortably. Because you spend a significant portion of the drive on CA 180, keep a close watch on traffic patterns along that specific highway stretch during peak hours. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity allows you to focus on your arrival in Reedley rather than complex logistical planning.
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 14.2 miles from Clovis, CA, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.9 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 28.5 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.2 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reedley, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clovis, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clovis, CA
This is one driving day of about 28.5 miles and 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clovis, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on CA 180 for about 13.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.2 mi from Clovis, CA · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 28.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.2 miles from Clovis, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Reedley, CA
The final approach into Reedley, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Reedley, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.60 one way
$13.20 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| premium | $6.24 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Reedley, CA
Afternoon in Reedley on Sunday
Local time
3:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
40m 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 Reedley, CA covers 28.5 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 180, South Reed Avenue, Clovis Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.2 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 $6.60 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 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Clovis, CA to Reedley, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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