How far is Clovis, NM from Doña Ana, NM?

The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Doña Ana, NM is about 293.5 miles (472.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.4 miles (403 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m 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
293.49 mi
05h 57m
Flight
250.41 mi
403 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.41 mi
Kilometers
403 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.49 mi
Kilometers
472.33 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Doña Ana
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 PM MDT
Return by in Clovis
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clovis
2026-04-19T07:09
Arrive Doña Ana
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 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
5:04 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
146.7 mi
02h 58m
To Doña Ana
146.8 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clovis and Doña Ana.

  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

    62.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: El Paso, Albuquerque

    547 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Albuquerque

    1641 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Doña Ana

    1308 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Thorpe Road

    2172 ft · 43 sec · East Thorpe Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Thorpe Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 2nd Street
192 mi · 65%
North Bookout Road
69 mi · 24%
South Prince Street
17.4 mi · 6%
I 25 North
3.64 mi · 1%
East 1st Street
1.56 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.42 mi
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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
250.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruidoso Downs
02h 58m from Clovis
Leave By
5:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clovis and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Doña Ana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clovis to Doña Ana?

The road trip is about 293.5 miles (472.3 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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 146.7 miles from Clovis and 146.8 miles from Doña Ana.

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

The direct path is about 250.4 miles (403 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 5:04 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.23 one way or $78.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clovis and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Doña Ana.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Doña Ana. Straight-line distance: 250.41 mi (403 km).

Clovis

#1 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Doña Ana

#2 Doña Ana

Census designated place

Population1,211
Coordinates32.3895400, -106.8139000
Altitude1208
CountryUnited States
Start: Clovis (-103.20523, 34.4048)
End: Doña Ana (-106.8139, 32.38954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.36 gal
39.2 L · about $39.23
Round trip
$78.47
20.72 gal · 78.4 L
Estimated CO2
92.1 kg one way
Round trip: 184.1 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.23 $78.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.12 $88.25
Premium $4.63 $47.92 $95.83
Diesel $5.42 $56.10 $112.20

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clovis and Doña Ana. The current time is 07:09:14.

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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.