Clovis, NM Road Trips

With 19 routes heading out and 19 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 256 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Clovis, NM head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in and county seat of Curry County, New Mexico, United States

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Trip Routes

38

Longest Drive

397.8 mi

Arenas Valley, NM

Quickest Drive

11m

Texico, NM

Plan Around Clovis, NM

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Clovis, NM is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Flora Vista, NM to Clovis, NM 397.4 mi · 7h 30m Spencerville, NM to Clovis, NM 396.5 mi · 7h 31m Twin Lakes, NM to Clovis, NM 371.6 mi · 6h 42m Gallup, NM to Clovis, NM 357.3 mi · 6h 23m

Continue From Clovis, NM

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Clovis, NM to Arenas Valley, NM 397.8 mi · 8h 3m Clovis, NM to Columbus, NM 383.3 mi · 7h 49m Clovis, NM to Santa Teresa, NM 320.6 mi · 6h 34m Clovis, NM to Anthony, NM 317.1 mi · 6h 25m

Trips from Clovis, NM

Clovis, NM to Arenas Valley, NM

397.8 mi 8h 3m

Clovis, NM to Columbus, NM

383.3 mi 7h 49m

Clovis, NM to Santa Teresa, NM

320.6 mi 6h 34m

Clovis, NM to Anthony, NM

317.1 mi 6h 25m

Clovis, NM to San Miguel, NM

308.1 mi 6h 17m

Clovis, NM to Mesquite, NM

305.6 mi 6h 13m

Clovis, NM to Las Cruces, NM

292.4 mi 5h 58m

Clovis, NM to Laguna, NM

265.7 mi 4h 50m

Clovis, NM to Arroyo Seco, NM

259.1 mi 5h 46m

Clovis, NM to Tome, NM

250.9 mi 4h 41m

Clovis, NM to Valencia, NM

241.9 mi 4h 34m

Clovis, NM to Santa Clara, NM

238.8 mi 4h 43m

Clovis, NM to Nambe, NM

231.5 mi 4h 31m

Clovis, NM to South Valley, NM

230.3 mi 4h 25m

Clovis, NM to Albuquerque, NM

222.1 mi 4h 7m

Clovis, NM to Sandia Heights, NM

219.6 mi 4h 7m

Clovis, NM to Santa Fe, NM

212.4 mi 4h 4m

Clovis, NM to Atoka, NM

156.2 mi 3h 11m

Driving from Clovis, NM

Expect an average of 256 miles and about 5h 5m 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 19 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), Anthony, NM (317.1 mi, 6h 25m), and San Miguel, NM (308.1 mi, 6h 17m). 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 256-mile trip from Clovis, NM, budget about $38 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 19 mapped routes leaving Clovis, NM and 19 routes heading into Clovis, NM, covering 38 total connections. Distances range from 19 to 398 miles.

The longest mapped route from Clovis, NM covers 398 miles and takes approximately 8h 3m. Shorter options start at just 19 miles.

The average route from Clovis, NM runs about 256 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 5m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 256-mile trip from Clovis, NM costs roughly $38 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 Anthony, NM. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.