How far is Clovis, NM from Spencerville, NM?

The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Spencerville, NM is about 396.3 miles (637.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 319.6 miles (514.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 00m 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
396.33 mi
07h 30m
Flight
319.55 mi
514.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
319.55 mi
Kilometers
514.26 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
396.33 mi
Kilometers
637.83 km
Drive Time
07h 30m

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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 07h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spencerville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:13 PM MDT
Return by in Clovis
Fri, Oct 16, 3:43 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clovis
2026-10-15T12:43
Arrive Spencerville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:13 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:30 PM to 3:00 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
9:00 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
Cedar Crest
NM

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

From Clovis
198 mi
03h 45m
To Spencerville
198.3 mi
03h 45m

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
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    114.4 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard

    1512 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

    3.3 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast

    108 m · 7 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 North: Santa Fe

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Pan American Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho

    926 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site

    769 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    149.8 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Broadway Boulevard

    1900 ft · 54 sec · West Broadway Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    8 mi · 13 min · North 1st Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Chaco Street

    771 ft · 22 sec · West Chaco Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Ash Street

    953 ft · 26 sec · North Ash Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Aztec Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North Aztec Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Road 3257

    656 ft · 35 sec · Road 3257

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Road 3260

    121 m · 17 sec · Road 3260

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Road 3260

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 550
152 mi · 38%
I 40 West
115 mi · 29%
US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 10%
Pan American Freeway
11.1 mi · 3%
North 1st Street
8.05 mi · 2%
North Aztec Boulevard
3.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 550

Continue straight

150 mi · 02h 48m

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
07h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.7 mi
319.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Crest
03h 45m from Clovis
Leave By
9:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clovis and Mostly Sunny near Spencerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 396.3 miles (637.8 km) and usually takes 07h 30m 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?

Cedar Crest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198 miles from Clovis and 198.3 miles from Spencerville.

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

The direct path is about 319.6 miles (514.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.7 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 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 $61.67 one way or $123.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clovis and Mostly Sunny near Spencerville.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Crest

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cedar Crest, 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 Cedar Crest.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

25 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

60 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

76 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Las Vegas station

118 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Spencerville. Straight-line distance: 319.55 mi (514.26 km).

Clovis

#1 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

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

Situated in the semi-arid high desert of San Juan County at an elevation of 5676 feet, this small unincorporated community lies along the Animas River in northwestern New Mexico.

Population0
Coordinates36.8200000, -108.0581300
Altitude1730
CountryUnited States
Start: Clovis (-103.20523, 34.4048)
End: Spencerville (-108.05813, 36.82)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 638 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.99 gal
52.94 L · about $61.67
Round trip
$123.34
27.98 gal · 105.88 L
Estimated CO2
124.3 kg one way
Round trip: 248.7 kg / 548 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $61.67 $123.34
Mid-grade $4.83 $67.63 $135.26
Premium $5.16 $72.20 $144.40
Diesel $6.05 $84.58 $169.17

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 Spencerville. The current time is 12:43:08.

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.