How far is Lovington, NM from Clovis, NM?
The driving distance from Lovington, NM to Clovis, NM is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lovington and Clovis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lovington and Clovis.
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Start on East Avenue D
7 m · 4 sec · East Avenue D
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Turn right onto South Main Avenue
1509 ft · 22 sec · South Main Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Tatum Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway
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Continue on Plains Highway
2815 ft · 36 sec · Plains Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Tatum Highway
83 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Tatum Highway
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Continue on South Avenue C
599 ft · 22 sec · South Avenue C
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
2191 ft · 1 min · West 7th Street
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Turn left onto South Chicago Avenue
1482 ft · 48 sec · South Chicago Avenue
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Merge slight left onto South Chicago Avenue
1879 ft · 53 sec · South Chicago Avenue
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Continue on Clovis Highway
17.4 mi · 22 min · Clovis Highway
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
2723 ft · 48 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2231 ft · 53 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 Lovington 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.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Lovington and Sunny near Clovis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lovington to Clovis?
The road trip is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Lovington and 53.5 miles from Clovis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.28 one way or $28.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lovington and Sunny near Clovis.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lovington and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 101.26 mi (162.97 km).
#1 Lovington
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 11,474 |
| Coordinates | 32.9440100, -103.3485500 |
| Altitude | 1192 |
| 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: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.28 | $28.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.06 | $32.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.44 | $34.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.41 | $40.83 |
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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