How far is Atoka, NM from Clovis, NM?

The driving distance from Atoka, NM to Clovis, NM is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.33 mi
02h 43m
Flight
131.93 mi
212.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.93 mi
Kilometers
212.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.33 mi
Kilometers
259.63 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Wed, Apr 15, 4:58 PM MDT
Return by in Atoka
Wed, Apr 15, 7:41 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atoka
2026-04-15T14:15
Arrive Clovis
Wed, Apr 15, 4:58 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atoka
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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 Atoka
77.9 mi
01h 21m
To Clovis
83.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
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 Atoka and Clovis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Atoka Road

    2047 ft · 58 sec · East Atoka Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Seven Rivers Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Seven Rivers Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3164 ft · 41 sec · South 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Seven Rivers Highway

    1286 ft · 17 sec · Seven Rivers Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South 1st Street

    5.2 mi · 6 min · South 1st Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Roswell Highway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast Main Street

    30 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    6.2 mi · 13 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1363 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    108 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Clovis Highway

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Clovis Highway

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    17.9 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2723 ft · 48 sec · East 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2231 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clovis Highway
85.9 mi · 53%
Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 19%
Roswell Highway
7.15 mi · 4%
South Main Street
6.56 mi · 4%
South 1st Street
5.78 mi · 4%
Seven Rivers Highway
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Clovis Highway

Merge slight left onto Clovis Highway

85.9 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
131.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roswell
01h 21m from Atoka
Leave By
1:04 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atoka and Sunny near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Atoka and 83.4 miles from Clovis.

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

The direct path is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.55 one way or $43.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atoka and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 131.93 mi (212.32 km).

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#1 Atoka

Atoka is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7695600, -104.3888500
Altitude1029
CountryUnited States
Clovis

#2 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Start: East Atoka Road (-104.388851, 32.769738)
End: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.69 gal
21.55 L · about $21.55
Round trip
$43.10
11.38 gal · 43.1 L
Estimated CO2
50.6 kg one way
Round trip: 101.1 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.55 $43.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.23 $48.47
Premium $4.63 $26.32 $52.63
Diesel $5.42 $30.81 $61.62

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 Atoka and Clovis. The current time is 14:15:03.

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.