How far is Clovis, NM from La Union, NM?
The driving distance from Clovis, NM to La Union, NM is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in New Mexico, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clovis and La Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis and La Union.
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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
1782 ft · 51 sec · North Chicago Avenue
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue straight
91.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
99.6 mi · 2 hr 6 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Bookout Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Bookout Road
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1673 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 54 South
34.8 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 54
28.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on Gateway South Boulevard
7.6 mi · 9 min · Gateway South Boulevard
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Keep slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 375: Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
1598 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Gateway South Boulevard
904 ft · 18 sec · Gateway South Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
2324 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
10.4 mi · 15 min · Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
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Turn right onto Talbot Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Talbot Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Doniphan Drive
2572 ft · 51 sec · Doniphan Drive
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Turn left onto Canutillo la Union Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Canutillo la Union Avenue
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Continue on Canutillo-la Union Road
1719 ft · 34 sec · Canutillo-la Union Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Canutillo-la Union Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Canutillo-la Union Road
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Turn left onto Mercantil Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Mercantil Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mercantil Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clovis and La Union.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Clovis and Sunny near La Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clovis to La Union?
The road trip is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km) and usually takes 06h 33m 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 159.6 miles from Clovis and 159.6 miles from La Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 $49.63 one way or $99.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clovis and Sunny near La Union.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and La Union. Straight-line distance: 262.08 mi (421.78 km).
#1 Clovis
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 38,091 |
| Coordinates | 34.4048000, -103.2052300 |
| Altitude | 1301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Union
Situated in Doña Ana County at an elevation of 3,799 feet, this community lies within the fertile Mesilla Valley along the Rio Grande.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9506600, -106.6616600 |
| Altitude | 1158 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Union (-106.66166, 31.95066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $4.41 | $49.63 | $99.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $54.43 | $108.86 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $58.11 | $116.23 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $68.08 | $136.16 |
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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