How far is Clovis, NM from Church Rock, NM?
The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Church Rock, NM is about 350.8 miles (564.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 315.2 miles (507.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clovis and Church Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis and Church Rock.
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Start on North Main Street
13 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street
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Turn right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1 km · 43 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 47 min · US Highway 84
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Continue on Historic Route 66
739 ft · 11 sec · Historic Route 66
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Turn left onto I 40 West
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
242.4 mi · 4 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 400 South: McGaffey
1141 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto East Historic Highway 66
4.2 mi · 6 min · East Historic Highway 66
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Turn right
1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Challenger Road
1207 ft · 55 sec · Challenger Road
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Turn right onto Telstar Road
2185 ft · 2 min · Telstar Road
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Turn left onto Old Telstar Road
699 ft · 31 sec · Old Telstar Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Telstar Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clovis and Church Rock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
242 mi · 04h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Clovis and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Church Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clovis to Church Rock?
The road trip is about 350.8 miles (564.5 km) and usually takes 06h 19m 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?
Moriarty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.2 miles from Clovis and 175.6 miles from Church Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 315.2 miles (507.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 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 $46.88 one way or $93.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clovis and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Church Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Moriarty
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moriarty.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
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Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Church Rock. Straight-line distance: 315.2 mi (507.26 km).
#1 Clovis
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 38,091 |
| Coordinates | 34.4048000, -103.2052300 |
| Altitude | 1301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Church Rock
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,128 |
| Coordinates | 35.5339100, -108.5998000 |
| Altitude | 2038 |
| Country | United States |
End: Church Rock (-108.5998, 35.53391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 565 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $46.88 | $93.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $52.73 | $105.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $57.26 | $114.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $67.04 | $134.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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