How far is Alamogordo, NM from Clovis, NM?

The driving distance from Alamogordo, NM to Clovis, NM is about 226 miles (363.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.5 miles (305 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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
225.99 mi
03h 48m
Flight
189.52 mi
305.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.52 mi
Kilometers
305.01 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.99 mi
Kilometers
363.7 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM MDT
Return by in Alamogordo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alamogordo
2026-04-22T19:21
Arrive Clovis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM MDT

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

Leave by
9:24 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alamogordo
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
Roswell
NM

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

From Alamogordo
112.4 mi
01h 54m
To Clovis
113.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North White Sands Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North White Sands Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on US 54,70

    8.7 mi · 11 min · US 54,70

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Bookout Road

    1325 ft · 27 sec · South Bookout Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on South Bookout Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Bookout Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Mescalero Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    98.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Relief Route

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Relief Route

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway Relief Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway Relief Route

  9. 9

    Continue on Clovis Highway

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Clovis Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    17.9 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2723 ft · 48 sec · East 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2231 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue
98.6 mi · 44%
Clovis Highway
85.9 mi · 38%
Relief Route
6.18 mi · 3%
US 54,70
4.34 mi · 2%
US 54
4.34 mi · 2%
North White Sands Boulevard
3.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue

Turn right onto Central Avenue

98.6 mi · 02h 05m

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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
189.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roswell
01h 54m from Alamogordo
Leave By
9:24 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alamogordo and Sunny near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226 miles (363.7 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Roswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.4 miles from Alamogordo and 113.6 miles from Clovis.

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

The direct path is about 189.5 miles (305 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 9:24 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.22 one way or $60.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alamogordo and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 189.52 mi (305.01 km).

Alamogordo

#1 Alamogordo

City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States

Population32,126
Coordinates32.8995300, -105.9602700
Altitude1323
CountryUnited States
Clovis

#2 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Start: North White Sands Boulevard (-105.960303, 32.89953)
End: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.19 L · about $30.22
Round trip
$60.44
15.96 gal · 60.38 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.22 $60.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.99 $67.97
Premium $4.63 $36.91 $73.82
Diesel $5.42 $43.21 $86.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alamogordo and Clovis. The current time is 19:21:30.

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.