How far is Clovis, NM from Jal, NM?
The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Jal, NM is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clovis and Jal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis and Jal.
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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
2086 ft · 1 min · North Chicago Avenue
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Turn left
72 m · 7 sec
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Continue on South Chicago Avenue
1127 ft · 40 sec · South Chicago Avenue
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
2191 ft · 1 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto South Avenue C
62 m · 7 sec · South Avenue C
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Continue on South Avenue C
120 m · 14 sec · South Avenue C
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Continue on South Avenue D
83 mi · 1 hr 36 min · South Avenue D
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Keep slight right
1523 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Plains Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Plains Highway
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Continue on Tatum Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue
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Continue on North Lovington Highway
17 mi · 20 min · North Lovington Highway
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Continue on North Turner Street
954 ft · 20 sec · North Turner Street
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Turn slight right onto North Grimes Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Grimes Street
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Turn left onto West Marland Boulevard
2650 ft · 36 sec · West Marland Boulevard
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Continue on East Marland Street
2643 ft · 38 sec · East Marland Street
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Turn right onto South Dal Paso Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Dal Paso Street
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Continue on South Eunice Highway
39.7 mi · 52 min · South Eunice Highway
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Turn right onto East Kansas Avenue
1190 ft · 27 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
2488 ft · 50 sec · North 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clovis and Jal.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Avenue D
Continue on South Avenue D
83 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Clovis and Mostly Cloudy near Jal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clovis to Jal?
The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Tatum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Clovis and 84.8 miles from Jal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 9:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.68 one way or $45.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clovis and Mostly Cloudy near Jal.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Jal. Straight-line distance: 158.34 mi (254.82 km).
#1 Clovis
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 38,091 |
| Coordinates | 34.4048000, -103.2052300 |
| Altitude | 1301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jal
Human settlement in Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 2,118 |
| Coordinates | 32.1131800, -103.1935100 |
| Altitude | 936 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jal (-103.19351, 32.11318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.68 | $45.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.70 | $55.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.44 | $64.87 |
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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