How far is Clovis, NM from Santa Rosa, NM?
The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Santa Rosa, NM is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in De Baca County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clovis and Santa Rosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis and Santa Rosa.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Rosa
98 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Historic Route 66
1504 ft · 42 sec · Historic Route 66
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Turn left onto Lake Drive
2340 ft · 2 min · Lake Drive
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Turn straight onto La Pradira Avenue
84 m · 12 sec · La Pradira Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · La Pradira Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clovis and Santa Rosa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
58.1 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clovis and Sunny near Santa Rosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clovis to Santa Rosa?
The road trip is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Fort Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Clovis and 52.6 miles from Santa Rosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.05 one way or $28.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clovis and Sunny near Santa Rosa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Santa Rosa. Straight-line distance: 91.69 mi (147.56 km).
#1 Clovis
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 38,091 |
| Coordinates | 34.4048000, -103.2052300 |
| Altitude | 1301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Rosa
City in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 2,625 |
| Coordinates | 34.9386700, -104.6824900 |
| Altitude | 1407 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Rosa (-104.68249, 34.93867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $3.79 | $14.05 | $28.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.80 | $31.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.16 | $34.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.09 | $40.18 |
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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