How far is Española, NM from Clovis, NM?
The driving distance from Española, NM to Clovis, NM is about 239.6 miles (385.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Española and Clovis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Española and Clovis.
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Start on North Paseo de Onate
3 m · 2 sec · North Paseo de Onate
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Continue on Paseo de Onate
52 m · 20 sec · Paseo de Onate
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Take the exit right toward Los Alamos Highway
56 m · 5 sec · Los Alamos Highway
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Merge slight left onto Los Alamos Highway
900 ft · 19 sec · Los Alamos Highway
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Turn left onto Santa Clara Bridge Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Santa Clara Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
2507 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Taos Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on US 84/285
7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward Guadalupe Street
1568 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on North Guadalupe Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Guadalupe Street
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Turn left onto West Alameda Street
2176 ft · 1 min · West Alameda Street
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Turn right onto Old Santa Fe Trail
3036 ft · 1 min · Old Santa Fe Trail
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Continue on Old Pecos Trail
3 mi · 5 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Las Vegas, Clines Corners
2133 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
41.3 mi · 50 min
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Turn left
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
58.2 mi · 58 min
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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 Española 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.
I 25 North
Merge slight left
58.2 mi · 00h 58m
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 Española and Sunny near Clovis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Española to Clovis?
The road trip is about 239.6 miles (385.6 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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 119 miles from Española and 120.7 miles from Clovis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 8:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.04 one way or $64.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Española 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.
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Española and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 195.86 mi (315.21 km).
#1 Española
City primarily in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, in the United States
| Population | 9,981 |
| Coordinates | 35.9911300, -106.0805800 |
| Altitude | 1705 |
| 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: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $32.04 | $64.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.03 | $72.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.13 | $78.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.81 | $91.62 |
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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