How far is Alamo, NM from Clovis, NM?

The driving distance from Alamo, NM to Clovis, NM is about 308.8 miles (496.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.4 miles (395 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
308.76 mi
05h 39m
Flight
245.41 mi
394.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.41 mi
Kilometers
394.95 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.76 mi
Kilometers
496.9 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Wed, Apr 15, 8:11 PM MDT
Return by in Alamo
Thu, Apr 16, 1:51 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alamo
2026-04-15T14:32
Arrive Clovis
Wed, Apr 15, 8:11 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:40 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alamo
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Encino
NM

Human settlement in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Alamo
150.6 mi
02h 49m
To Clovis
158.2 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alamo and Clovis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alamo and Clovis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1740 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1686 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Indian Service Route 54

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Indian Service Route 54

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road

    24.6 mi · 41 min · County Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Indian Service Route 54

    13.5 mi · 33 min · Indian Service Route 54

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fama Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Fama Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Highland Boulevard

    1717 ft · 1 min · Highland Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Old Highway 66

    2855 ft · 1 min · Old Highway 66

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 6

    1.8 mi · 2 min · State Road 6

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1667 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    149.4 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 South: Fort Summer

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Historic Route 66

    80 m · 4 sec · Historic Route 66

  14. 14

    Continue on South US Highway 84

    41.1 mi · 47 min · South US Highway 84

  15. 15

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1 km · 45 sec · North 4th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Sumner Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East Sumner Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 60

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US Highway 60

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamo and Clovis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 6
152 mi · 49%
US Highway 60
56.8 mi · 18%
South US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 13%
County Road
24.6 mi · 8%
Indian Service Route 54
20.3 mi · 7%
West 7th Street
2.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Road 6

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.4 mi
245.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Encino
02h 49m from Alamo
Leave By
5:40 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alamo and Sunny near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alamo to Clovis?

The road trip is about 308.8 miles (496.9 km) and usually takes 05h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Encino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Alamo and 158.2 miles from Clovis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 245.4 miles (395 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:40 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.24 one way or $82.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alamo and Sunny near Clovis.

Stop Ideas Near Encino

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Encino, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Encino.

RAIL

Lamy station

100 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
RAIL

Las Vegas station

107 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

118 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alamo and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 245.41 mi (394.95 km).

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#1 Alamo

Alamo is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4208900, -107.5108800
Altitude1885
CountryUnited States
Clovis

#2 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Start: (-107.510721, 34.420655)
End: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.89 gal
41.24 L · about $41.24
Round trip
$82.48
21.78 gal · 82.48 L
Estimated CO2
96.8 kg one way
Round trip: 193.6 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.24 $82.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.38 $92.76
Premium $4.63 $50.37 $100.73
Diesel $5.42 $58.97 $117.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alamo and Clovis. The current time is 14:32:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.