How far is La Cienega, NM from Clovis, NM?

The driving distance from La Cienega, NM to Clovis, NM is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.9 miles (296 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
222.94 mi
03h 42m
Flight
183.92 mi
295.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.92 mi
Kilometers
295.99 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.94 mi
Kilometers
358.79 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 PM MDT
Return by in La Cienega
Sun, Apr 19, 2:31 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Cienega
2026-04-18T19:07
Arrive Clovis
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM MDT

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

Leave by
9:36 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Cienega
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
Santa Rosa
NM

City in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States

From La Cienega
111.2 mi
01h 51m
To Clovis
111.8 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Cienega and Clovis.

  1. 1

    Start on Camino Capilla Vieja

    1922 ft · 2 min · Camino Capilla Vieja

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Entrada la Cienega

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Entrada la Cienega

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    41.3 mi · 50 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    58.2 mi · 58 min

  9. 9

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

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Historic Route 66

    80 m · 4 sec · Historic Route 66

  11. 11

    Continue on South US Highway 84

    41.1 mi · 47 min · South US Highway 84

  12. 12

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1 km · 45 sec · North 4th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Sumner Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East Sumner Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 60

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US Highway 60

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Cienega 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Entrada la Cienega
119 mi · 54%
US Highway 60
56.8 mi · 25%
South US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 18%
West 7th Street
2.36 mi · 1%
East Sumner Avenue
1.3 mi · 1%
North 4th Street
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Entrada la Cienega

Merge slight left

58.2 mi · 00h 58m

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
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
183.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Rosa
01h 51m from La Cienega
Leave By
9:36 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Cienega and Sunny near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Cienega to Clovis?

The road trip is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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 111.2 miles from La Cienega and 111.8 miles from Clovis.

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

The direct path is about 183.9 miles (296 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 9:36 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.80 one way or $59.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Cienega and Sunny near Clovis.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Rosa

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

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

RAIL

Las Vegas station

87 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Cienega and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 183.92 mi (295.99 km).

La Cienega

#1 La Cienega

City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population3,819
Coordinates35.5628100, -106.1308600
Altitude1808
CountryUnited States
Clovis

#2 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Start: Camino Capilla Vieja (-106.130898, 35.563313)
End: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.87 gal
29.78 L · about $29.80
Round trip
$59.61
15.74 gal · 59.56 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.9 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.80 $59.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.52 $67.04
Premium $4.63 $36.40 $72.80
Diesel $5.42 $42.62 $85.23

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 La Cienega and Clovis. The current time is 19:07:03.

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.