How far is Clovis, NM from Grants, NM?

The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Grants, NM is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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
296.83 mi
04h 45m
Flight
268.67 mi
432.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.67 mi
Kilometers
432.38 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.83 mi
Kilometers
477.7 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grants
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM MDT
Return by in Clovis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clovis
2026-04-22T22:29
Arrive Grants
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 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
Encino
NM

Human settlement in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Clovis
148.3 mi
02h 22m
To Grants
148.6 mi
02h 22m

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
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    13 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1 km · 43 sec · North 4th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 84

    41.1 mi · 47 min · US Highway 84

  6. 6

    Continue on Historic Route 66

    739 ft · 11 sec · Historic Route 66

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 40 West

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    191 mi · 3 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, NM 547: Grants, Mount Taylor

    1073 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Grants

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    955 ft · 34 sec · 5th Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto San Jose Drive

    121 m · 18 sec · San Jose Drive

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on San Jose Drive

    630 ft · 28 sec · San Jose Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · San Jose Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
191 mi · 64%
US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 14%
I 40
3.01 mi · 1%
West 7th Street
2.33 mi · 1%
North 4th Street
0.63 mi
San Jose Drive
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

191 mi · 03h 16m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
268.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Encino
02h 22m from Clovis
Leave By
7:30 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clovis and Sunny near Grants.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Encino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.3 miles from Clovis and 148.6 miles from Grants.

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

The direct path is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 7:30 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.65 one way or $79.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Encino

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Encino, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Encino.

RAIL

Lamy station

100 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
RAIL

Las Vegas station

107 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

118 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Grants. Straight-line distance: 268.67 mi (432.38 km).

Clovis

#1 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

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

#2 Grants

City in New Mexico, United States

Population8,835
Coordinates35.1476000, -107.8526100
Altitude1969
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)
End: San Jose Drive (-107.852011, 35.149838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
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
10.47 gal
39.65 L · about $39.65
Round trip
$79.30
20.94 gal · 79.3 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 186.1 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.65 $79.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.59 $89.18
Premium $4.63 $48.42 $96.85
Diesel $5.42 $56.70 $113.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clovis and Grants. The current time is 22:29:51.

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.