How far is El Cerro, NM from Clovis, NM?
The driving distance from El Cerro, NM to Clovis, NM is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.7 miles (323 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Cerro and Clovis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Cerro and Clovis.
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Start on Patricio Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Patricio Road
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Turn right onto Highway 47
5.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 47
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Turn slight right
87 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the ramp right
2977 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa
1267 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Santa Rosa
2338 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
116.9 mi · 2 hr · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 South: Fort Summer
1186 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Historic Route 66
80 m · 4 sec · Historic Route 66
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Continue on South US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 47 min · South US Highway 84
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Continue on North 4th Street
1 km · 45 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on East Sumner Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · East Sumner Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 60
56.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US Highway 60
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
13 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Cerro and Clovis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Coronado Freeway
Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
117 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving El Cerro and Sunny near Clovis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Cerro to Clovis?
The road trip is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Santa Rosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.6 miles from El Cerro and 106.9 miles from Clovis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.7 miles (323 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.88 one way or $71.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around El Cerro and Sunny near Clovis.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Rosa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Rosa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Cerro and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 200.68 mi (322.97 km).
#1 El Cerro
Located in Valencia County at an elevation of approximately 4843 feet, this central New Mexico community is situated in the semi-arid Rio Grande rift valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7270000, -106.7108600 |
| Altitude | 1476 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clovis
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 38,091 |
| Coordinates | 34.4048000, -103.2052300 |
| Altitude | 1301 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $4.41 | $35.88 | $71.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $39.35 | $78.70 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $42.01 | $84.02 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $49.21 | $98.43 |
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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