How far is Doña Ana, NM from Clovis, NM?

The driving distance from Doña Ana, NM to Clovis, NM is about 294.4 miles (473.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.4 miles (403 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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
294.39 mi
04h 58m
Flight
250.41 mi
403 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.41 mi
Kilometers
403 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.39 mi
Kilometers
473.78 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Sun, Apr 19, 9:27 AM MDT
Return by in Doña Ana
Sun, Apr 19, 2:25 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Doña Ana
2026-04-19T04:28
Arrive Clovis
Sun, Apr 19, 9:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Doña Ana
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
Ruidoso Downs
NM

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

From Doña Ana
146.8 mi
02h 29m
To Clovis
147.5 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph ESE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Doña Ana and Clovis.

  1. 1

    Start on East Thorpe Road

    1722 ft · 36 sec · East Thorpe Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1786 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1124 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bataan Memorial Highway

    20.1 mi · 24 min · Bataan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 70 West

    42.3 mi · 46 min · US Highway 70 West

  8. 8

    Continue on South White Sands Boulevard

    691 ft · 19 sec · South White Sands Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 North, US 70 East: Relief Route, Tularosa

    760 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge left onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route

    5 mi · 8 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 54,70

    8.7 mi · 11 min · US 54,70

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Bookout Road

    1325 ft · 27 sec · South Bookout Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on South Bookout Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Bookout Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Mescalero Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    98.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Relief Route

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Relief Route

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway Relief Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway Relief Route

  18. 18

    Continue on Clovis Highway

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Clovis Highway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    25.5 mi · 30 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    17.9 mi · 23 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2723 ft · 48 sec · East 1st Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2231 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue
98.6 mi · 33%
Clovis Highway
85.9 mi · 29%
US Highway 70 West
42.3 mi · 14%
Bataan Memorial Highway
20.1 mi · 7%
Relief Route
6.18 mi · 2%
Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
5.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue

Turn right onto Central Avenue

98.6 mi · 02h 05m

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
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
250.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruidoso Downs
02h 29m from Doña Ana
Leave By
7:02 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Doña Ana and Mostly Sunny near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Doña Ana to Clovis?

The road trip is about 294.4 miles (473.8 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Ruidoso Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.8 miles from Doña Ana and 147.5 miles from Clovis.

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

The direct path is about 250.4 miles (403 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 7:02 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.35 one way or $78.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Doña Ana and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 250.41 mi (403 km).

Doña Ana

#1 Doña Ana

Census designated place

Population1,211
Coordinates32.3895400, -106.8139000
Altitude1208
CountryUnited States
Clovis

#2 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Start: East Thorpe Road (-106.813897, 32.38963)
End: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.39 gal
39.32 L · about $39.35
Round trip
$78.69
20.78 gal · 78.64 L
Estimated CO2
92.3 kg one way
Round trip: 184.7 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.35 $78.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.25 $88.50
Premium $4.63 $48.05 $96.11
Diesel $5.42 $56.26 $112.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Doña Ana and Clovis. The current time is 04:28:34.

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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.