How far is Clovis, NM from Roswell, NM?

The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Roswell, NM is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.72 mi
01h 53m
Flight
102.96 mi
165.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.96 mi
Kilometers
165.7 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.72 mi
Kilometers
186.24 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Wed, May 13, 12:30 AM MDT
Return by in Clovis
Wed, May 13, 2:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clovis
2026-05-12T22:36
Arrive Roswell
Wed, May 13, 12:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clovis
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Elida
NM

Town in New Mexico, United States

From Clovis
55.4 mi
00h 56m
To Roswell
60.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
97°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clovis and Roswell.

  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

    84 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285 South: Roswell

    5.9 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    657 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 2nd Street
85.1 mi · 74%
South Prince Street
17.4 mi · 15%
US 285 South
5.91 mi · 5%
East 1st Street
1.56 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.42 mi
North Chicago Avenue
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

West 2nd Street

Continue straight

84 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elida
00h 56m from Clovis
Leave By
2:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clovis and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clovis to Roswell?

The road trip is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Clovis and 60.3 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clovis and Sunny near Roswell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 102.96 mi (165.7 km).

Clovis

#1 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Population47,596
Coordinates33.3943700, -104.5249100
Altitude1090
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)
End: US 70 (-104.524909, 33.39425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.46 L · about $15.45
Round trip
$30.90
8.16 gal · 30.92 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.45 $30.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.38 $34.75
Premium $4.63 $18.87 $37.74
Diesel $5.42 $22.09 $44.19

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Clovis and Roswell. The current time is 22:36:34.

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.