How far is Clovis, NM from Sandia Heights, NM?

The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Sandia Heights, NM is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.65 mi
04h 07m
Flight
193.94 mi
312.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.94 mi
Kilometers
312.11 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.65 mi
Kilometers
353.49 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandia Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 4:50 PM MDT
Return by in Clovis
Thu, Oct 15, 8:58 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clovis
2026-10-15T12:43
Arrive Sandia Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 4:50 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clovis
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Santa Rosa
NM

City in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States

From Clovis
109.7 mi
02h 03m
To Sandia Heights
110 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph N
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clovis and Sandia Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    13 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1 km · 43 sec · North 4th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 84

    41.1 mi · 47 min · US Highway 84

  6. 6

    Continue on Historic Route 66

    739 ft · 11 sec · Historic Route 66

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 40 West

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    108.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 556

    3094 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    143 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Central Avenue Northeast

    129 m · 7 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Tramway Boulevard Northeast

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Tramway Boulevard Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Live Oak Road Northeast

    1778 ft · 1 min · Live Oak Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Live Oak Lane Northeast

    158 m · 23 sec · Live Oak Lane Northeast

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Live Oak Lane Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
109 mi · 49%
US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 19%
Tramway Boulevard Northeast
7.62 mi · 3%
West 7th Street
2.33 mi · 1%
NM 556
0.67 mi
North 4th Street
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
193.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Rosa
02h 03m from Clovis
Leave By
8:46 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clovis and Sunny near Sandia Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clovis to Sandia Heights?

The road trip is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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 109.7 miles from Clovis and 110 miles from Sandia Heights.

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

The direct path is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.16 one way or $68.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clovis and Sunny near Sandia Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Rosa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Santa Rosa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Rosa.

RAIL

Las Vegas station

87 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Sandia Heights. Straight-line distance: 193.94 mi (312.11 km).

Clovis

#1 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sandia Heights

Situated in the high desert foothills of Bernalillo County at an elevation of 6135 feet, this community lies along the western slopes of the Sandia Mountains.

Population0
Coordinates35.1769900, -106.4914100
Altitude1870
CountryUnited States
Start: Clovis (-103.20523, 34.4048)
End: Sandia Heights (-106.49141, 35.17699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.75 gal
29.34 L · about $34.16
Round trip
$68.32
15.5 gal · 58.68 L
Estimated CO2
68.9 kg one way
Round trip: 137.7 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $34.16 $68.32
Mid-grade $4.83 $37.46 $74.93
Premium $5.16 $40.00 $80.00
Diesel $6.05 $46.86 $93.71

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clovis and Sandia Heights. The current time is 12:43:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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