How far is Loving, NM from Clovis, NM?

The driving distance from Loving, NM to Clovis, NM is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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
186.7 mi
03h 23m
Flight
155.14 mi
249.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.14 mi
Kilometers
249.67 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.7 mi
Kilometers
300.46 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM MDT
Return by in Loving
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loving
2026-04-22T17:24
Arrive Clovis
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loving
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
Lovington
NM

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

From Loving
96.3 mi
01h 41m
To Clovis
90.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
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 Loving and Clovis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Street

    32 m · 7 sec · North 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Cedar Street

    1593 ft · 46 sec · West Cedar Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 8th Street

    2046 ft · 26 sec · North 8th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pecos Highway

    9 mi · 10 min · Pecos Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Canal Street

    1.1 km · 46 sec · South Canal Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Canal Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Greene Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hobbs Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Carlsbad Highway

    29.6 mi · 34 min · West Carlsbad Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South NM Highway 483

    13.7 mi · 24 min · South NM Highway 483

  11. 11

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Avenue R

    1040 ft · 28 sec · West Avenue R

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto South Main Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Tatum Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Plains Highway

    2815 ft · 36 sec · Plains Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Tatum Highway

    83 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Tatum Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Avenue C

    599 ft · 22 sec · South Avenue C

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    2191 ft · 1 min · West 7th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Chicago Avenue

    1482 ft · 48 sec · South Chicago Avenue

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto South Chicago Avenue

    1879 ft · 53 sec · South Chicago Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Clovis Highway

    17.4 mi · 22 min · Clovis Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2723 ft · 48 sec · East 1st Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2231 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tatum Highway
84.1 mi · 45%
West Carlsbad Highway
29.6 mi · 16%
Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 11%
Clovis Highway
17.4 mi · 9%
South NM Highway 483
13.7 mi · 7%
Pecos Highway
9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Tatum Highway

Continue on Tatum Highway

83 mi · 01h 36m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
155.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lovington
01h 41m from Loving
Leave By
10:14 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Loving and Sunny near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Lovington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Loving and 90.4 miles from Clovis.

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

The direct path is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 10:14 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.96 one way or $49.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lovington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lovington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Lovington City Hall
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Lovington City Hall

Lovington , NM
214 S Love St, Lovington, NM 88260
Rating 4.2/5 24 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Tatum City Hall

Tatum , NM
120 W Broadway St, Tatum, NM 88267
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lovington.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loving and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 155.14 mi (249.67 km).

Loving

#1 Loving

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

Population1,372
Coordinates32.2862300, -104.0957700
Altitude930
CountryUnited States
Clovis

#2 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Start: North 4th Street (-104.095838, 32.286229)
End: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.94 L · about $24.96
Round trip
$49.91
13.18 gal · 49.88 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.96 $49.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.07 $56.13
Premium $4.63 $30.48 $60.96
Diesel $5.42 $35.68 $71.37

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Loving and Clovis. The current time is 17:24:20.

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.