How far is Clovis, NM from Truth or Consequences, NM?
The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Truth or Consequences, NM is about 326.5 miles (525.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.6 miles (400.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Village in New Mexico, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clovis and Truth or Consequences.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis and Truth or Consequences.
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Start on North Main Street
2231 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
2685 ft · 46 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Prince Street
17.4 mi · 21 min · South Prince Street
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Continue on North Chicago Avenue
1782 ft · 51 sec · North Chicago Avenue
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue straight
91.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
43.6 mi · 52 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right
107.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left
2952 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
60.1 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward Truth or Consequences
1501 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Truth or Consequences
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on North Date Street
1426 ft · 30 sec · North Date Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Date Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Date Street
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Continue on Main Street
826 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Jones Street
525 ft · 24 sec · Jones Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway Street
54 m · 8 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South Pershing Street
14 m · 2 sec · South Pershing Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pershing Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clovis and Truth or Consequences.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
107 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clovis and Sunny near Truth or Consequences.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clovis to Truth or Consequences?
The road trip is about 326.5 miles (525.5 km) and usually takes 06h 32m 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?
Capitan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.2 miles from Clovis and 163.4 miles from Truth or Consequences.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.6 miles (400.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.9 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 $43.63 one way or $87.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clovis and Sunny near Truth or Consequences.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Truth or Consequences. Straight-line distance: 248.62 mi (400.12 km).
#1 Clovis
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 38,091 |
| Coordinates | 34.4048000, -103.2052300 |
| Altitude | 1301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Truth or Consequences
City in and county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 5,769 |
| Coordinates | 33.1284000, -107.2528100 |
| Altitude | 1294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Truth or Consequences (-107.25281, 33.1284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 526 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $43.63 | $87.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $49.06 | $98.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $53.28 | $106.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $62.38 | $124.76 |
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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