How far is Clovis, NM from Anthony, NM?

The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Anthony, NM is about 314.2 miles (505.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.2 miles (413.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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
314.2 mi
05h 17m
Flight
257.2 mi
413.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.2 mi
Kilometers
413.92 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.2 mi
Kilometers
505.65 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anthony
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM MDT
Return by in Clovis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clovis
2026-04-22T17:35
Arrive Anthony
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 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
6:24 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clovis
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 Clovis
158.6 mi
02h 38m
To Anthony
155.7 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2231 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2685 ft · 46 sec · East 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Prince Street

    17.4 mi · 21 min · South Prince Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Chicago Avenue

    1782 ft · 51 sec · North Chicago Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    91.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    99.6 mi · 2 hr 6 min · West 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Bookout Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Bookout Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    17 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 404: Anthony, Chaparral

    1231 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East O'Hara Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · East O'Hara Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Anthony Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Anthony Drive

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Anthony Drive

    125 m · 7 sec · South Anthony Drive

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Anthony Drive

    35 m · 4 sec · South Anthony Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Miller Street

    54 m · 13 sec · Miller Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 2nd Street
192 mi · 61%
North Bookout Road
77.1 mi · 25%
South Prince Street
17.4 mi · 6%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17 mi · 5%
East 1st Street
1.56 mi
Anthony Drive
1.51 mi
Longest Stretch

West 2nd Street

Turn right onto West 2nd Street

99.6 mi · 02h 06m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57 mi
257.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruidoso Downs
02h 38m from Clovis
Leave By
6:24 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clovis and Sunny near Anthony.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314.2 miles (505.7 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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 158.6 miles from Clovis and 155.7 miles from Anthony.

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

The direct path is about 257.2 miles (413.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 6:24 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.00 one way or $84.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Anthony. Straight-line distance: 257.2 mi (413.92 km).

Clovis

#1 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Anthony

#2 Anthony

City in New Mexico

Population9,276
Coordinates32.0039900, -106.6058300
Altitude1159
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)
End: (-106.605654, 32.003991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.09 gal
41.97 L · about $42.00
Round trip
$84.00
22.18 gal · 83.94 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.1 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.00 $84.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.23 $94.46
Premium $4.63 $51.29 $102.58
Diesel $5.42 $60.05 $120.10

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Clovis and Anthony. The current time is 17:35:38.

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.