How far is Navajo, NM from Clovis, NM?
The driving distance from Navajo, NM to Clovis, NM is about 348.8 miles (561.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.7 miles (448.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Navajo and Clovis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Navajo and Clovis.
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Start on the route
119 m · 17 sec
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Turn slight right
61 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Narrow Gauge Street
4.2 mi · 10 min · Narrow Gauge Street
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Continue on Jicarilla Boulevard
13 mi · 19 min · Jicarilla Boulevard
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
71.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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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 Navajo and Clovis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Jicarilla Boulevard
Continue straight
71.8 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Navajo and Sunny near Clovis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Navajo to Clovis?
The road trip is about 348.8 miles (561.4 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moriarty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.5 miles from Navajo and 175.4 miles from Clovis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.7 miles (448.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.1 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.26 one way or $108.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Navajo and Sunny near Clovis.
Stop Ideas Near Moriarty
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 Moriarty.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Navajo and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 278.73 mi (448.57 km).
#1 Navajo
Situated within Rio Arriba County at an altitude of 6585 feet, this census-designated place lies in rural northern New Mexico.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.9461200, -107.0630900 |
| Altitude | 2007 |
| 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: 561 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $4.41 | $54.26 | $108.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $59.51 | $119.01 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $63.53 | $127.06 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $74.43 | $148.85 |
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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