How far is Chaparral, NM from Clovis, NM?

The driving distance from Chaparral, NM to Clovis, NM is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.7 miles (397 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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
297.25 mi
05h 01m
Flight
246.68 mi
396.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.68 mi
Kilometers
396.99 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.25 mi
Kilometers
478.38 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Wed, Apr 15, 6:57 PM MDT
Return by in Chaparral
Wed, Apr 15, 11:58 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chaparral
2026-04-15T13:56
Arrive Clovis
Wed, Apr 15, 6:57 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chaparral
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
Ruidoso Downs
NM

City in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Chaparral
147.2 mi
02h 30m
To Clovis
150.1 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph WNW
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 Chaparral and Clovis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Prescott Anthony Drive

    2 m · 2 sec · Prescott Anthony Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto El Paseo Real Drive

    2662 ft · 2 min · El Paseo Real Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Line Drive

    2643 ft · 1 min · County Line Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Luna Drive

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Luna Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Angelina Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Angelina Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 54

    25.6 mi · 27 min · US Highway 54

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 54 South

    34.6 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US 54,70

    8.7 mi · 11 min · US 54,70

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Bookout Road

    1325 ft · 27 sec · South Bookout Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on South Bookout Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Bookout Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Mescalero Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    98.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Relief Route

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Relief Route

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway Relief Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway Relief Route

  17. 17

    Continue on Clovis Highway

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Clovis Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    17.9 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2723 ft · 48 sec · East 1st Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2231 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chaparral 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
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue
98.6 mi · 33%
Clovis Highway
85.9 mi · 29%
US Highway 54 South
34.6 mi · 12%
US Highway 54
25.6 mi · 9%
Relief Route
6.18 mi · 2%
Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
5.4 mi · 2%
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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
246.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruidoso Downs
02h 30m from Chaparral
Leave By
6:58 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chaparral and Sunny near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Ruidoso Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.2 miles from Chaparral and 150.1 miles from Clovis.

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

The direct path is about 246.7 miles (397 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 6:58 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.73 one way or $79.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chaparral and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 246.68 mi (396.99 km).

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#1 Chaparral

Chaparral is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.0237600, -106.3856600
Altitude1239
CountryUnited States
Clovis

#2 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paseo Real Drive (-106.385672, 32.023774)
End: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.49 gal
39.71 L · about $39.73
Round trip
$79.45
20.98 gal · 79.42 L
Estimated CO2
93.2 kg one way
Round trip: 186.4 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.73 $79.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.68 $89.35
Premium $4.63 $48.52 $97.03
Diesel $5.42 $56.80 $113.61

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 Chaparral and Clovis. The current time is 13:56:36.

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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.