How far is Clovis, NM from Tucumcari, NM?

The driving distance from Clovis, NM to Tucumcari, NM is about 83 miles (133.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.03 mi
01h 49m
Flight
60.71 mi
97.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.71 mi
Kilometers
97.7 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.03 mi
Kilometers
133.63 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucumcari
Mon, Apr 20, 3:59 AM MDT
Return by in Clovis
Mon, Apr 20, 5:49 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clovis
2026-04-20T02:10
Arrive Tucumcari
Mon, Apr 20, 3:59 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clovis
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
House
NM

Village in Quay County, New Mexico, United States

From Clovis
41.6 mi
00h 54m
To Tucumcari
41.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.2 mi · 28 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Brownhorn Street

    27.5 mi · 39 min · Brownhorn Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Tucumcari Boulevard

    604 ft · 17 sec · East Tucumcari Boulevard

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Tucumcari Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brownhorn Street
27.5 mi · 33%
West 7th Street
2.33 mi · 3%
East Tucumcari Boulevard
0.11 mi
North Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

30.9 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
House
00h 54m from Clovis
Leave By
2:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clovis and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tucumcari.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Clovis and 41.5 miles from Tucumcari.

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

The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 2:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.10 one way or $22.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clovis and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tucumcari.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clovis and Tucumcari. Straight-line distance: 60.71 mi (97.7 km).

Clovis

#1 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Tucumcari

#2 Tucumcari

City in New Mexico, United States

Population4,827
Coordinates35.1719100, -103.7268600
Altitude1247
CountryUnited States
Start: Clovis (-103.20523, 34.4048)
End: Tucumcari (-103.72686, 35.17191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.09 L · about $11.10
Round trip
$22.19
5.86 gal · 22.18 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.10 $22.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.48 $24.96
Premium $4.63 $13.55 $27.10
Diesel $5.42 $15.87 $31.73

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Clovis and Tucumcari. The current time is 02:10:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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