How far is Clovis, NM from Radium Springs, NM?

The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Radium Springs, NM is about 304.5 miles (490 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.7 miles (405 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
304.48 mi
06h 14m
Flight
251.68 mi
405.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.68 mi
Kilometers
405.04 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.48 mi
Kilometers
490.02 km
Drive Time
06h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Radium Springs
Sat, May 16, 2:05 AM MDT
Return by in Clovis
Sat, May 16, 8:19 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clovis
2026-05-15T19:51
Arrive Radium Springs
Sat, May 16, 2:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 1:44 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clovis
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Ruidoso Downs
NM

City in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Clovis
152.2 mi
03h 07m
To Radium Springs
152.3 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clovis and Radium Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clovis and Radium Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2231 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2685 ft · 46 sec · East 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Prince Street

    17.4 mi · 21 min · South Prince Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Chicago Avenue

    1782 ft · 51 sec · North Chicago Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    91.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    99.6 mi · 2 hr 6 min · West 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Bookout Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Bookout Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    62.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25: El Paso, Albuquerque

    547 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Albuquerque

    1641 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Radium Springs

    979 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Fort Selden Road

    1938 ft · 40 sec · Fort Selden Road

  18. 18

    Turn uturn onto Desert Edge Road

    545 ft · 32 sec · Desert Edge Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Frodo Place

    1.3 km · 3 min · Frodo Place

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto De Beers

    1 km · 3 min · De Beers

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Road D006

    1390 ft · 1 min · County Road D006

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clovis and Radium Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 2nd Street
192 mi · 63%
North Bookout Road
69 mi · 23%
South Prince Street
17.4 mi · 6%
I 25 North
12.9 mi · 4%
East 1st Street
1.56 mi · 1%
Frodo Place
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.8 mi
251.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruidoso Downs
03h 07m from Clovis
Leave By
11:32 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clovis and Sunny near Radium Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clovis to Radium Springs?

The road trip is about 304.5 miles (490 km) and usually takes 06h 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?

Ruidoso Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.2 miles from Clovis and 152.3 miles from Radium Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 251.7 miles (405 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 $40.67 one way or $81.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clovis and Sunny near Radium Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Radium Springs. Straight-line distance: 251.68 mi (405.04 km).

Clovis

#1 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Radium Springs

#2 Radium Springs

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population1,699
Coordinates32.5012000, -106.9280700
Altitude1211
CountryUnited States
Start: Clovis (-103.20523, 34.4048)
End: Radium Springs (-106.92807, 32.5012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.74 gal
40.67 L · about $40.67
Round trip
$81.34
21.48 gal · 81.34 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.9 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.67 $81.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.74 $91.48
Premium $4.63 $49.67 $99.35
Diesel $5.42 $58.16 $116.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · May 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Clovis and Radium Springs. The current time is 19:51:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.