How far is Clovis, NM from Hatch, NM?

The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Hatch, NM is about 326.1 miles (524.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.1 miles (413.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
326.06 mi
06h 31m
Flight
257.15 mi
413.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.15 mi
Kilometers
413.84 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.06 mi
Kilometers
524.75 km
Drive Time
06h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hatch
Thu, Apr 23, 10:23 AM MDT
Return by in Clovis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clovis
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive Hatch
Thu, Apr 23, 10:23 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:32 PM to 2:02 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clovis
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Capitan
NM

Village in New Mexico, USA

From Clovis
163 mi
03h 15m
To Hatch
163 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 26 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.8 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    2010 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 26 West: Hatch

    1239 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on West Canal Road

    1517 ft · 32 sec · West Canal Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Hall Street

    25 m · 2 sec · West Hall Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hall Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 2nd Street
192 mi · 59%
North Bookout Road
69 mi · 21%
I 25 North
35 mi · 11%
South Prince Street
17.4 mi · 5%
East 1st Street
1.56 mi
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

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.

Drive Time
06h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69 mi
257.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capitan
03h 15m from Clovis
Leave By
10:56 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clovis and Sunny near Hatch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 326.1 miles (524.8 km) and usually takes 06h 31m 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?

Capitan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163 miles from Clovis and 163 miles from Hatch.

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

The direct path is about 257.1 miles (413.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 69 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 $43.55 one way or $87.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clovis and Sunny near Hatch.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Hatch. Straight-line distance: 257.15 mi (413.84 km).

Clovis

#1 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

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

#2 Hatch

Village in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, New Mexico

Population1,678
Coordinates32.6653600, -107.1530700
Altitude1237
CountryUnited States
Start: Clovis (-103.20523, 34.4048)
End: Hatch (-107.15307, 32.66536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 525 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.5 gal
43.55 L · about $43.55
Round trip
$87.10
23 gal · 87.1 L
Estimated CO2
102.2 kg one way
Round trip: 204.4 kg / 451 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.55 $87.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.98 $97.96
Premium $4.63 $53.19 $106.38
Diesel $5.42 $62.27 $124.55

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 Hatch. The current time is 03:51:52.

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.