How far is Clovis, NM from Lee Acres, NM?
The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Lee Acres, NM is about 387.4 miles (623.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 314.4 miles (506 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 29m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 14m.
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.
Town in Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clovis and Lee Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis and Lee Acres.
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Start on North Main Street
13 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street
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Turn right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1 km · 43 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 47 min · US Highway 84
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Continue on Historic Route 66
739 ft · 11 sec · Historic Route 66
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Turn left onto I 40 West
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
114.4 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard
1512 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.3 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
108 m · 7 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
926 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
769 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
149.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Turn left onto West Broadway Boulevard
3.2 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Boulevard
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Continue straight
747 ft · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clovis and Lee Acres.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 550
Continue straight
150 mi · 02h 48m
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 Mostly Sunny near Lee Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clovis to Lee Acres?
The road trip is about 387.4 miles (623.4 km) and usually takes 07h 14m 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?
Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.5 miles from Clovis and 193.9 miles from Lee Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 314.4 miles (506 km), while the road route adds roughly 73 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 $60.26 one way or $120.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clovis and Mostly Sunny near Lee Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewood.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Lee Acres. Straight-line distance: 314.4 mi (505.98 km).
#1 Clovis
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 38,091 |
| Coordinates | 34.4048000, -103.2052300 |
| Altitude | 1301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lee Acres
Located in northwestern New Mexico's San Juan County at an elevation of 5,469 feet, this census-designated place is situated within the semi-arid San Juan Basin.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.6988900, -108.0367400 |
| Altitude | 1667 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lee Acres (-108.03674, 36.69889)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 623 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 49m |
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 | $60.26 | $120.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $66.08 | $132.16 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $70.55 | $141.10 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $82.65 | $165.30 |
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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