How far is Clovis, NM from Columbus, NM?
The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Columbus, NM is about 383.3 miles (616.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 312.3 miles (502.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 49m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clovis and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis and Columbus.
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Start on North Main Street
2231 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
2685 ft · 46 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Prince Street
17.4 mi · 21 min · South Prince Street
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Continue on North Chicago Avenue
1782 ft · 51 sec · North Chicago Avenue
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue straight
91.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
99.6 mi · 2 hr 6 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Bookout Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Bookout Road
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Picacho Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Picacho Avenue
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Continue on West Picacho Avenue
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Picacho Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Arizona
2405 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
51.7 mi · 53 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 180 West, NM 26 East: Silver City, Hatch
1573 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto North Gold Avenue
864 ft · 20 sec · North Gold Avenue
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Continue on South Gold Avenue
2318 ft · 41 sec · South Gold Avenue
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Turn straight onto South Cody Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Cody Road
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Continue on Columbus Road
31 mi · 46 min · Columbus Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clovis and Columbus.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Clovis and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clovis to Columbus?
The road trip is about 383.3 miles (616.9 km) and usually takes 07h 49m 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 191.6 miles from Clovis and 191.7 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 312.3 miles (502.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 71 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 $51.24 one way or $102.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clovis and Sunny near Columbus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 312.31 mi (502.62 km).
#1 Clovis
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 38,091 |
| Coordinates | 34.4048000, -103.2052300 |
| Altitude | 1301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
Village in Luna County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,622 |
| Coordinates | 31.8276000, -107.6400200 |
| Altitude | 1240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbus (-107.64002, 31.8276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 617 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 46m |
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 | $51.24 | $102.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $57.62 | $115.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $62.58 | $125.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $73.26 | $146.53 |
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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