How far is Pojoaque, NM from Clovis, NM?

The driving distance from Pojoaque, NM to Clovis, NM is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.5 miles (305 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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
230.68 mi
03h 54m
Flight
189.49 mi
304.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.49 mi
Kilometers
304.96 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.68 mi
Kilometers
371.24 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM MDT
Return by in Pojoaque
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pojoaque
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive Clovis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pojoaque
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 Pojoaque
114.5 mi
01h 57m
To Clovis
116.2 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Santa Fe Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Taos Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on US 84/285

    7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285

  4. 4

    Continue on North Saint Francis Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Saint Francis Drive

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward Guadalupe Street

    1568 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North Guadalupe Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Guadalupe Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Alameda Street

    2176 ft · 1 min · West Alameda Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Old Santa Fe Trail

    3036 ft · 1 min · Old Santa Fe Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Pecos Trail

    3 mi · 5 min · Old Pecos Trail

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Las Vegas, Clines Corners

    2133 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    41.3 mi · 50 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    58.2 mi · 58 min

  16. 16

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

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Historic Route 66

    80 m · 4 sec · Historic Route 66

  18. 18

    Continue on South US Highway 84

    41.1 mi · 47 min · South US Highway 84

  19. 19

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1 km · 45 sec · North 4th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Sumner Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East Sumner Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 60

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US Highway 60

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pojoaque 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
106 mi · 46%
US Highway 60
56.8 mi · 25%
South US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 18%
US 84/285
7.52 mi · 3%
Taos Highway
4.67 mi · 2%
Old Pecos Trail
2.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 25 North

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
189.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Rosa
01h 57m from Pojoaque
Leave By
9:12 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pojoaque and Mostly Sunny near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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 114.5 miles from Pojoaque and 116.2 miles from Clovis.

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

The direct path is about 189.5 miles (305 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 9:12 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.83 one way or $61.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pojoaque and Mostly 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 Pojoaque and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 189.49 mi (304.96 km).

Pojoaque

#1 Pojoaque

Census designated place

Population1,907
Coordinates35.8928000, -106.0230800
Altitude1784
CountryUnited States
Clovis

#2 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Start: US 84 (-106.023104, 35.892802)
End: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.81 L · about $30.83
Round trip
$61.65
16.28 gal · 61.62 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.83 $61.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.67 $69.34
Premium $4.63 $37.65 $75.30
Diesel $5.42 $44.08 $88.16

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 Pojoaque and Clovis. The current time is 01:15:20.

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.