How far is Clovis, NM from Sandia Knolls, NM?
The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Sandia Knolls, NM is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clovis and Sandia Knolls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis and Sandia Knolls.
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Start on North Main Street
13 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street
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Turn right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1 km · 43 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 47 min · US Highway 84
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Continue on Historic Route 66
739 ft · 11 sec · Historic Route 66
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Turn left onto I 40 West
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
94.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sedillo
1475 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Sedillo Hill Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Sedillo Hill Road
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Turn right onto Meadow Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Meadow Drive
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Turn left onto Vallecitos Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Vallecitos Drive
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Turn left onto Frost Road East
1.6 mi · 3 min · Frost Road East
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Turn right onto Camino Alto
1784 ft · 55 sec · Camino Alto
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Turn left onto Parkview Road
67 m · 10 sec · Parkview Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Camino Alto Road
1717 ft · 1 min · Camino Alto Road
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Turn right onto Marks Road
580 ft · 28 sec · Marks Road
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Turn right onto Mikes Place
63 m · 9 sec · Mikes Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mikes Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clovis and Sandia Knolls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
94.8 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clovis and Sunny near Sandia Knolls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clovis to Sandia Knolls?
The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 101.9 miles from Clovis and 102.2 miles from Sandia Knolls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 9:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.74 one way or $63.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clovis and Sunny near Sandia Knolls.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Rosa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Rosa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Sandia Knolls. Straight-line distance: 183.89 mi (295.95 km).
#1 Clovis
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 38,091 |
| Coordinates | 34.4048000, -103.2052300 |
| Altitude | 1301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandia Knolls
Located in Bernalillo County at an elevation of 6,726 feet, this unincorporated community is situated on the eastern slopes of the Sandia Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1639300, -106.3114100 |
| Altitude | 2050 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandia Knolls (-106.31141, 35.16393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $31.74 | $63.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $34.80 | $69.61 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $37.16 | $74.32 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $43.53 | $87.06 |
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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