How far is Clovis, NM from Chaparral, NM?

The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Chaparral, NM is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.7 miles (397 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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
297.24 mi
04h 55m
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
297.24 mi
Kilometers
478.36 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chaparral
Sun, May 31, 12:00 PM MDT
Return by in Clovis
Sun, May 31, 4:55 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clovis
2026-05-31T07:04
Arrive Chaparral
Sun, May 31, 12:00 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
147.2 mi
02h 27m
To Chaparral
150.1 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
94°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1673 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US Highway 54 South

    34.8 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 54

    25.6 mi · 26 min · US Highway 54

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Angelina Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Angelina Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Luna Drive

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Luna Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Line Drive

    2643 ft · 1 min · County Line Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto El Paseo Real Drive

    2662 ft · 2 min · El Paseo Real Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Prescott Anthony Drive

    2 m · 1 sec · Prescott Anthony Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prescott Anthony Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 2nd Street
192 mi · 65%
US Highway 54 South
34.8 mi · 12%
US Highway 54
25.6 mi · 9%
South Prince Street
17.4 mi · 6%
North Bookout Road
6.68 mi · 2%
Angelina Boulevard
2.87 mi · 1%
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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
246.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruidoso Downs
02h 27m from Clovis
Leave By
7:08 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clovis and Sunny near Chaparral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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 Clovis and 150.1 miles from Chaparral.

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 7:08 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 Clovis and Sunny near Chaparral.

Flight Path Map

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

Clovis

#1 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

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

Chaparral is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.0237600, -106.3856600
Altitude1239
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)
End: El Paseo Real Drive (-106.385672, 32.023774)

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
39.7 L · about $39.73
Round trip
$79.45
20.98 gal · 79.4 L
Estimated CO2
93.2 kg one way
Round trip: 186.4 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Clovis and Chaparral. The current time is 07:04:17.

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.