Clovis, NM Road Trips
With 8 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Clovis, NM works well as a launching point in the Desert Southwest. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 309 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Clovis, NM head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
397.8 mi
Arenas Valley, NM
Quickest Drive
4h 34m
Valencia, NM
Plan Around Clovis, NM
Continue From Clovis, NM
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Clovis, NM
Clovis, NM to Arenas Valley, NM
Clovis, NM to Columbus, NM
Clovis, NM to Santa Teresa, NM
Clovis, NM to San Miguel, NM
Clovis, NM to Mesquite, NM
Clovis, NM to Laguna, NM
Clovis, NM to Tome, NM
Clovis, NM to Valencia, NM
Driving from Clovis, NM
Expect an average of 309 miles and about 6h 8m behind the wheel when leaving Clovis, NM. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 398 miles (8h 3m), while the shortest is just 242 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Clovis, NM include Arenas Valley, NM (397.8 mi, 8h 3m), Columbus, NM (383.3 mi, 7h 49m), Santa Teresa, NM (320.6 mi, 6h 34m), San Miguel, NM (308.1 mi, 6h 17m), and Mesquite, NM (305.6 mi, 6h 13m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NM currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 309-mile trip from Clovis, NM, budget about $46 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Clovis, NM and 0 routes heading into Clovis, NM, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 242 to 398 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clovis, NM covers 398 miles and takes approximately 8h 3m. Shorter options start at just 242 miles.
The average route from Clovis, NM runs about 309 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 309-mile trip from Clovis, NM costs roughly $46 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Clovis, NM include Arenas Valley, NM, Columbus, NM, Santa Teresa, NM and San Miguel, NM. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Clovis, NM by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
38,153
Median Income
$54,029
Median Home Value
$160,000
Median Age
31.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Clovis, NM at a Glance
Founded
1906
Elevation
4,268 ft
Area
24 mi²
Notable People from Clovis, NM
A sampling of people born in Clovis, NM.
Norman Petty
1927–1984
American musician and record producer, talent manager (1927-1984)
Raúl Rosas Jr.
2004
American-Mexican mixed martial artist
Jack Elton Bresenham
1937
American computer scientist
Dennis K. Chesney
1948
American astronomer
Brandon Gill
1994
American politician and investment banker (born 1994)
Angela Rockwood
1975
American actor-model
Hank Baskett
1982
American football player
Walter Dwight Bradley
1946
American politician
Gary Urton
1946
American anthropologist
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Clovis, NM.
Hotel Clovis
historic building in Clovis, New Mexico, US
State Theater
movie theater in Clovis, New Mexico, United States
Clovis Depot
railway station in Clovis, the United States of America
Clovis Baptist Hospital
hospital in New Mexico, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q985559), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Clovis, NM
Clovis is a city in the southeastern region of New Mexico, in Curry County, near the Texas state line. It is famous for the nearby archaeological site where "Clovis man" was discovered. It is a military community supporting nearby Cannon Air Force Base.
Hillcrest Park and Zoo, 10th street and Sycamore, ☏ +1 575-769-7873. The second largest zoo in the state exhibits hundreds of animals such as reptiles, lemurs, spider monkeys, crocodiles, bears and many more animals. The 22½-acre zoo continues to grow. Ned Houk Park (take Prince Street north (State Road 209); the park is about a mile north of the ENMR Plateau headquarters on 209). A large park that is about 9 miles north of downtown Clovis on the edges of town. This park features several ponds, a museum which features antique farm equipment and farm dwellings from before 1926, and several other attractions. 1 Black Water Draw Museum and Archeology Site, US Hwy 70 (12 miles south of Clovis), ☏ +1 575 562-2202. The type site for the Clovis Culture, one of the oldest in North America. Fluted points, stone and bone weapons and tools are displayed at the Blackwater Draw museum on the campus of Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, 12 miles south of Clovis on Hwy 70. At the archaeological site, mammoth bones can be viewed in the ground where excavation revealed them. The museum has a small number of artifacts and several interpretive exhibits about Clovis culture itself. Norman Petty Recording Studios (Tour the studio in which history was made. Buddy Holly, among others, recorded in this studio hits that made them famous), 1313 w 7th St (1 mile south of downtown on 7th), ☏ +1 575-356-6422. (updated Feb 2023)
Decent off-road mountain biking exists at the back of Ned Houk Park. Upon entrance to the park, take a right and follow it to the amphitheatre. The trails start beyond the dirt parking lot.
Taco Box, 136 W. 21 St (Hilltop Plaza), ☏ +1 575-769-1898. A local favorite.
Kelly's Bar-Grill & Package Store, 2208 North Prince, ☏ +1 575-762-0044. If you go to Kellys before 9PM enjoy some country music. If you go after 9PM, enjoy the DJ.
Super 8 by Wyndham Clovis, 2912 Mabry Dr, ☏ +1 575-268-3012. Econo Lodge, 1400 Mabry Dr, ☏ +1 575-763-3439. Indoor pool and warm breakfast to get you going.
Road access is mainly via US 60 and US 70. You can also access Clovis from US 40 to NM 209 South at Tucumcari. 1 Clovis Municipal Airport (CVN IATA). Denver Air Connection with non-stop service to Denver 6 days per week (updated Nov 2019)
Clovis has a limited public transportation system known as C.A.T.S which stands for Clovis Area Transport System. Anywhere within city limits is 50¢. 575-769-7910. (No service Sunday) Taxi services do not exist.
Travel tips adapted from Clovis (New Mexico) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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