How far is Grants, NM from Clovis, NM?

The driving distance from Grants, NM to Clovis, NM is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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
297.27 mi
04h 46m
Flight
268.67 mi
432.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.67 mi
Kilometers
432.38 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.27 mi
Kilometers
478.41 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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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 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM MDT
Return by in Grants
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grants
2026-04-22T19:07
Arrive Clovis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 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
7:28 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grants
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
Encino
NM

Human settlement in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Grants
148.4 mi
02h 23m
To Clovis
148.8 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph W
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 Grants and Clovis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on San Jose Drive

    966 ft · 42 sec · San Jose Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on San Jose Drive

    19 m · 5 sec · San Jose Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    913 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Historic Route 66

    1508 ft · 29 sec · Historic Route 66

  5. 5

    Continue on East Santa Fe Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Santa Fe Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    191.7 mi · 3 hr 17 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 Grants and Clovis.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Santa Fe Avenue
194 mi · 65%
US Highway 60
56.8 mi · 19%
South US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 14%
West 7th Street
2.36 mi · 1%
East Sumner Avenue
1.3 mi
North 4th Street
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

East Santa Fe Avenue

Take the ramp slight right

192 mi · 03h 17m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
268.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Encino
02h 23m from Grants
Leave By
7:28 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grants and Sunny near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Encino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.4 miles from Grants and 148.8 miles from Clovis.

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

The direct path is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 7:28 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.73 one way or $79.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Encino

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

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

RAIL

Lamy station

100 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
RAIL

Las Vegas station

107 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

118 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grants and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 268.67 mi (432.38 km).

Grants

#1 Grants

City in New Mexico, United States

Population8,835
Coordinates35.1476000, -107.8526100
Altitude1969
CountryUnited States
Clovis

#2 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Start: San Jose Drive (-107.852011, 35.149838)
End: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.49 gal
39.71 L · about $39.73
Round trip
$79.45
20.98 gal · 79.42 L
Estimated CO2
93.2 kg one way
Round trip: 186.4 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.73 $79.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.68 $89.35
Premium $4.63 $48.52 $97.03
Diesel $5.42 $56.80 $113.61

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 Grants and Clovis. The current time is 19:07:05.

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.