How far is Crownpoint, NM from Clovis, NM?

The driving distance from Crownpoint, NM to Clovis, NM is about 351 miles (564.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.2 miles (471.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
350.96 mi
05h 40m
Flight
293.26 mi
471.95 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.26 mi
Kilometers
471.95 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
350.96 mi
Kilometers
564.81 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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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 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM MDT
Return by in Crownpoint
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crownpoint
2026-04-22T18:43
Arrive Clovis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:40 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crownpoint
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Moriarty
NM

City in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States

From Crownpoint
175.1 mi
02h 50m
To Clovis
175.8 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chaco Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Chaco Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Stacher Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Stacher Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    24 mi · 36 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 40: Grants, Albuquerque

    2732 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    222.7 mi · 3 hr 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 South: Fort Summer

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Historic Route 66

    80 m · 4 sec · Historic Route 66

  9. 9

    Continue on South US Highway 84

    41.1 mi · 47 min · South US Highway 84

  10. 10

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1 km · 45 sec · North 4th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Sumner Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East Sumner Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 60

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US Highway 60

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40
223 mi · 64%
US Highway 60
56.8 mi · 16%
South US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 12%
West 7th Street
2.36 mi · 1%
East Sumner Avenue
1.3 mi
Chaco Boulevard
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40

Merge slight left

223 mi · 03h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.8 mi
293.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moriarty
02h 50m from Crownpoint
Leave By
5:40 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crownpoint and Sunny near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 351 miles (564.8 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Moriarty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.1 miles from Crownpoint and 175.8 miles from Clovis.

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

The direct path is about 293.2 miles (471.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 5:40 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.88 one way or $93.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crownpoint and Sunny near Clovis.

Stop Ideas Near Moriarty

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

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

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

55 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

56 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

78 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Las Vegas station

101 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crownpoint and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 293.26 mi (471.95 km).

Crownpoint

#1 Crownpoint

Census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico

Population2,278
Coordinates35.6780800, -108.1511800
Altitude2128
CountryUnited States
Clovis

#2 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Start: N1043 (-108.151483, 35.678068)
End: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 565 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.38 gal
46.88 L · about $46.88
Round trip
$93.77
24.76 gal · 93.76 L
Estimated CO2
110 kg one way
Round trip: 220 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $46.88 $93.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $52.73 $105.45
Premium $4.63 $57.26 $114.52
Diesel $5.42 $67.04 $134.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Crownpoint and Clovis. The current time is 18:43:10.

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.