How far is Clovis, NM from Deming, NM?

The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Deming, NM is about 358.5 miles (576.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.4 miles (485.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m 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
358.49 mi
05h 42m
Flight
301.4 mi
485.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.4 mi
Kilometers
485.05 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.49 mi
Kilometers
576.94 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deming
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM MDT
Return by in Clovis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clovis
2026-04-22T17:13
Arrive Deming
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 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
5:34 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
175.5 mi
02h 51m
To Deming
183.1 mi
02h 51m

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
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 24 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.3 mi · 52 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Railroad Boulevard

    1705 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Pearl Street

    801 ft · 24 sec · North Pearl Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    1930 ft · 35 sec · East Pine Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 2nd Street
192 mi · 54%
North Bookout Road
69.2 mi · 19%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
51.3 mi · 14%
South Prince Street
17.4 mi · 5%
West Picacho Avenue
6.48 mi · 2%
North Main Street
2.84 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
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
301.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruidoso Downs
02h 51m from Clovis
Leave By
5:34 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clovis and Sunny near Deming.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 358.5 miles (576.9 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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 175.5 miles from Clovis and 183.1 miles from Deming.

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

The direct path is about 301.4 miles (485.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 5:34 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.91 one way or $95.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Deming. Straight-line distance: 301.4 mi (485.05 km).

Clovis

#1 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

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

#2 Deming

City in Luna County, New Mexico, United States

Population13,983
Coordinates32.2687000, -107.7586400
Altitude1323
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)
End: East Pine Street (-107.758605, 32.26869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 577 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.65 gal
47.89 L · about $47.91
Round trip
$95.81
25.3 gal · 95.78 L
Estimated CO2
112.4 kg one way
Round trip: 224.8 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $47.91 $95.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $53.88 $107.75
Premium $4.63 $58.51 $117.01
Diesel $5.42 $68.50 $137.00

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 Deming. The current time is 17:13:28.

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.