How far is Clovis, NM from Mesquite, NM?
The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Mesquite, NM is about 305.6 miles (491.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m 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 13m.
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.
City in Lincoln 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 Mesquite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis and Mesquite.
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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
62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit straight
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mesquite
1316 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Mossman Arroyo Road
65 m · 10 sec · Mossman Arroyo Road
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Turn left
2165 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 228
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 228
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Turn right onto Highway 478
106 m · 6 sec · Highway 478
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 478
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clovis and Mesquite.
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 Mesquite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clovis to Mesquite?
The road trip is about 305.6 miles (491.8 km) and usually takes 06h 13m 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?
Ruidoso Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.7 miles from Clovis and 152.9 miles from Mesquite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 $47.52 one way or $95.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clovis and Sunny near Mesquite.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Mesquite. Straight-line distance: 254.18 mi (409.07 km).
#1 Clovis
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 38,091 |
| Coordinates | 34.4048000, -103.2052300 |
| Altitude | 1301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mesquite
Situated in Doña Ana County at an elevation of 3839 feet, this unincorporated community lies within the Mesilla Valley of the Rio Grande, south of Las Cruces.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.1645400, -106.6966600 |
| Altitude | 1170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mesquite (-106.69666, 32.16454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $47.52 | $95.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $52.11 | $104.22 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $55.64 | $111.27 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $65.18 | $130.35 |
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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