How far is Clovis, NM from Meadow Lake, NM?
The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Meadow Lake, NM is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
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.
City in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clovis and Meadow Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis and Meadow Lake.
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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
116.5 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa Fe
1343 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Las Cruces
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
22.2 mi · 23 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward HR 66: University of New Mexico Valencia Campus
1397 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street Southwest
1341 ft · 32 sec · Main Street Southwest
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Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on Main Street Southwest
1 km · 60 sec · Main Street Southwest
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Continue on Main Street Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street Northeast
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Turn right onto El Cerro Road
1998 ft · 49 sec · El Cerro Road
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Continue on Vigil Road
1664 ft · 43 sec · Vigil Road
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Continue on North el Cerro Loop
1.5 mi · 3 min · North el Cerro Loop
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Continue on Meadow Lake Road
7.9 mi · 15 min · Meadow Lake Road
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Turn right onto Sportsman Drive
1007 ft · 48 sec · Sportsman Drive
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Turn right onto Sportsman Court
153 m · 22 sec · Sportsman Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sportsman Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clovis and Meadow Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Clovis and Sunny near Meadow Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clovis to Meadow Lake?
The road trip is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Santa Rosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128 miles from Clovis and 128.3 miles from Meadow Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 7:14 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.23 one way or $68.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clovis and Sunny near Meadow Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Rosa
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 Santa Rosa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Meadow Lake. Straight-line distance: 191.82 mi (308.7 km).
#1 Clovis
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 38,091 |
| Coordinates | 34.4048000, -103.2052300 |
| Altitude | 1301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meadow Lake
Human settlement in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 4,708 |
| Coordinates | 34.8014400, -106.5436300 |
| Altitude | 1661 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meadow Lake (-106.54363, 34.80144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.23 | $68.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.50 | $77.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.81 | $83.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.95 | $97.90 |
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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