Skip to main content

Trip from Reedley, CA to Clovis, CA

Data updated 0 seconds ago

Drive Time

39m

Distance

28.4 mi

46 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Loading...

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
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.

city in Fresno County, California, United States

Reedley, CA

Wikimedia Commons

city in Fresno County, California, United States

Clovis, CA

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

This straightforward 28.4-mile drive from Reedley, CA to Clovis, CA takes approximately 39 minutes, making it an easy one-day trip. You'll navigate primarily using East Kings Canyon Road, North Reed Avenue, and South Clovis Avenue, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, and with no planned stops, this is a quick journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll remain in California for the entire trip. This route is ideal for a short, direct transit.

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 Reedley, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

Loading map...

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.9 miles along East Kings Canyon Road. This journey involves frequent turns and transitions between different local roads as you make your way from Reedley to Clovis. You'll be on surface streets for the majority of the 39-minute travel time.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Kings Canyon Road is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West North Avenue.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Reedley, CA to Clovis, CA is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (J31 / North Reed Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | West North Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto West North Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | J31 / North Reed Avenue

Enter roundabout onto J31 / North Reed Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
23 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward Clovis Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Clovis Avenue
6
23.3 mi into trip | ~31m in | South Clovis Avenue

Turn right onto South Clovis Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / uturn lanes.
4
28.2 mi into trip | ~39m in | 4th Street

Turn left onto 4th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Kings Canyon Road 13.9 mi 16m
North Reed Avenue 8.6 mi 13m
South Clovis Avenue 4.9 mi 7m
G Street 0.4 mi <1m
4th Street 0.1 mi <1m
West North Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: East Kings Canyon Road — 13.9 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reedley, CA and Clovis, CA.

1

Start on G Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · G Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto West North Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · West North Avenue
3

Enter roundabout onto J31

61 ft · 1 sec · North Reed Avenue
4

Continue on J31

8.5 mi · 12 min · North Reed Avenue
5

Turn left onto CA 180

14 mi · 16 min · East Kings Canyon Road
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Toward Clovis Avenue
7

Turn right onto South Clovis Avenue

4.9 mi · 7 min · South Clovis Avenue
Use the left / uturn lanes.
8

Turn left onto 4th Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · 4th Street
9

Arrive at destination

4th Street

Trip Plan

With a duration of under an hour and a fuel cost of only $7, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can leave at any time of day without needing to worry about splitting the drive. Keep an eye on local traffic, especially if traveling during peak commute hours, as this is a local road network. The longest stretch without a turn is 13.9 miles on East Kings Canyon Road, so be prepared for consistent navigation adjustments before and after that segment.

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 Reedley, CA, or about 20m 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 28.4 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 14.2 miles or 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clovis, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Reedley, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 Reedley, CA

This is one driving day of about 28.4 miles and 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Reedley, 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 East Kings Canyon Road 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 Reedley, CA · 20m into the drive

county seat of Fresno County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fresno, CA

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

Fresno, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fresno, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.2 miles from Reedley, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Clovis, CA

The final approach into Clovis, 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 Clovis, 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

$6.53 one way

$13.06 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $6.73 $13.45
premium $6.18 $6.91 $13.81
diesel $5.61 $6.27 $12.54

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: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.5 0 $2.98 $1.36
Efficient EV 7.1 0 $2.49 $1.14
EV Truck/SUV 11.4 0 $3.98 $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.

Forecast data refreshed 16 hours ago

Origin

Reedley, CA

Morning in Reedley on Wednesday

Local time

10:40 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clovis, CA

Morning in Clovis on Wednesday

Local time

10:40 AM

PDT

Current temp

50°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

1 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

39m 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 Reedley, CA to Clovis, CA covers 28.4 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Kings Canyon Road, North Reed Avenue, South 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 Reedley, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.53 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 Reedley, CA to Clovis, CA is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (J31 / North Reed Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Reedley, CA to Clovis, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Return Trip

Clovis, CA to Reedley, CA

Plan the drive back the other way.

28.5 mi 40m

Explore more options from Reedley, CA or browse trips ending in Clovis, CA.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse CA road trips.

Explore maps for Reedley, CA or Clovis, CA on MapSof.net.