How far is Clovis, NM from Arenas Valley, NM?

The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Arenas Valley, NM is about 397.8 miles (640.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 307.3 miles (494.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
397.8 mi
08h 03m
Flight
307.35 mi
494.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
307.35 mi
Kilometers
494.63 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
397.8 mi
Kilometers
640.19 km
Drive Time
08h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arenas Valley
Thu, Apr 16, 12:17 AM MDT
Return by in Clovis
Thu, Apr 16, 8:20 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clovis
2026-04-15T16:13
Arrive Arenas Valley
Thu, Apr 16, 12:17 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:04 PM to 3:34 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clovis
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Mescalero
NM

Unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico, United States

From Clovis
198.8 mi
04h 01m
To Arenas Valley
199 mi
04h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clovis and Arenas Valley.

  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

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Picacho Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Picacho Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Picacho Avenue

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West Picacho Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Arizona

    2405 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    51.7 mi · 53 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 180 West, NM 26 East: Silver City, Hatch

    1573 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Gold Avenue (Silver City Highway NW)

    4 mi · 7 min · North Gold Avenue (Silver City Highway NW)

  20. 20

    Continue on US-180

    37.9 mi · 45 min · US-180

  21. 21

    Continue on Silver Heights Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Silver Heights Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Arenas Valley Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Arenas Valley Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arenas Valley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 2nd Street
192 mi · 48%
North Bookout Road
69.2 mi · 17%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
51.7 mi · 13%
US-180
37.9 mi · 10%
South Prince Street
17.4 mi · 4%
West Picacho Avenue
6.48 mi · 2%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.5 mi
307.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mescalero
04h 01m from Clovis
Leave By
7:52 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clovis and Sunny near Arenas Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clovis to Arenas Valley?

The road trip is about 397.8 miles (640.2 km) and usually takes 08h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mescalero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.8 miles from Clovis and 199 miles from Arenas Valley.

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

The direct path is about 307.3 miles (494.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.5 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.17 one way or $106.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clovis and Sunny near Arenas Valley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Arenas Valley. Straight-line distance: 307.35 mi (494.63 km).

Clovis

#1 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arenas Valley

Arenas Valley is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7939600, -108.1842100
Altitude1871
CountryUnited States
Start: Clovis (-103.20523, 34.4048)
End: Arenas Valley (-108.18421, 32.79396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 640 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.04 gal
53.14 L · about $53.17
Round trip
$106.34
28.08 gal · 106.28 L
Estimated CO2
124.8 kg one way
Round trip: 249.5 kg / 550 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $53.17 $106.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $59.80 $119.59
Premium $4.63 $64.94 $129.87
Diesel $5.42 $76.03 $152.05

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 Clovis and Arenas Valley. The current time is 16:13:41.

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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.