How far is Clovis, NM from Otero County, NM?
The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Otero County, NM is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m 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 01m.
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.
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clovis and Otero County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis and Otero County.
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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
83.1 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West 2nd Street
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Take the exit slight right
920 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Eagle Drive
722 ft · 19 sec · Eagle Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Apache Boulevard
72 m · 5 sec · Apache Boulevard
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Continue on Apache Avenue
1674 ft · 33 sec · Apache Avenue
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Continue on Indian Service Rt 10
12.5 mi · 25 min · Indian Service Rt 10
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Continue on South Tularosa Canyon Road
2412 ft · 1 min · South Tularosa Canyon Road
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Turn right onto NM 244
6.1 mi · 9 min · NM 244
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 82
1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on James Canyon Highway
1 km · 59 sec · James Canyon Highway
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Turn left onto Cox Canyon Highway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cox Canyon Highway
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Turn right onto Sunspot Highway
14.2 mi · 31 min · Sunspot Highway
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Continue on Sacramento Canyon Road
12.7 mi · 31 min · Sacramento Canyon Road
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Continue on Sacramento Drive
1929 ft · 1 min · Sacramento Drive
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Continue on Sacramento River Road
656 ft · 30 sec · Sacramento River Road
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Turn right onto Sauk Drive
582 ft · 28 sec · Sauk Drive
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Turn right onto Pawnee Drive
2233 ft · 2 min · Pawnee Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wishita Drive
1185 ft · 58 sec · Wishita Drive
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Turn left onto Mahopac Drive
1799 ft · 1 min · Mahopac Drive
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Turn right onto Pawhuska Drive
2366 ft · 2 min · Pawhuska Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Riverside Road
2323 ft · 2 min · Riverside Road
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Turn right onto Arapaho Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · Arapaho Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Homewood Drive
117 m · 22 sec · Homewood Drive
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Turn left onto Dixwood Drive
109 m · 17 sec · Dixwood Drive
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Turn right onto Maywood Drive
1903 ft · 1 min · Maywood Drive
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Turn right onto Fort Bliss Military Res
786 ft · 35 sec · Fort Bliss Military Res
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Keep slight right to continue on Fort Bliss Military Res
1126 ft · 49 sec · Fort Bliss Military Res
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fort Bliss Military Res
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clovis and Otero County.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West 2nd Street
Continue straight
91.4 mi · 01h 46m
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 Clear near Otero County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clovis to Otero County?
The road trip is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?
Roswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from Clovis and 125.2 miles from Otero County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 $38.63 one way or $77.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clovis and Mostly Clear near Otero County.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Otero County. Straight-line distance: 191.5 mi (308.19 km).
#1 Clovis
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 38,091 |
| Coordinates | 34.4048000, -103.2052300 |
| Altitude | 1301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Otero County
County in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 67,967 |
| Coordinates | 32.6131600, -105.7416800 |
| Altitude | 2117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Otero County (-105.74168, 32.61316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $4.40 | $38.63 | $77.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $42.34 | $84.68 |
| Premium | $5.14 | $45.20 | $90.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $52.55 | $105.09 |
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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