How far is Ponderosa Pine, NM from Clovis, NM?
The driving distance from Ponderosa Pine, NM to Clovis, NM is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponderosa Pine and Clovis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponderosa Pine and Clovis.
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Start on Armin Road
34 m · 8 sec · Armin Road
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Turn right onto Kuhn Drive
867 ft · 26 sec · Kuhn Drive
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Turn right onto Deputy Sheriff James F. McGrane Junior Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Deputy Sheriff James F. McGrane Junior Memorial Highway
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
8.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Old US Highway 66
1.1 mi · 1 min · Old US Highway 66
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Continue on Old Route 66
3.3 mi · 5 min · Old Route 66
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Turn left onto NM-344
750 ft · 22 sec · NM-344
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Take the ramp right
1104 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
89.2 mi · 1 hr 29 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 Ponderosa Pine and Clovis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
NM-344
Merge slight left
89.2 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Ponderosa Pine and Sunny near Clovis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ponderosa Pine to Clovis?
The road trip is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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 104.5 miles from Ponderosa Pine and 104 miles from Clovis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 9:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.44 one way or $64.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ponderosa Pine and Sunny near Clovis.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Rosa
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 Santa Rosa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ponderosa Pine and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 181.54 mi (292.16 km).
#1 Ponderosa Pine
Located in Bernalillo County at an elevation of 7526 feet, this unincorporated community is situated within the Sandia Mountains east of Albuquerque.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9769900, -106.3241900 |
| Altitude | 2294 |
| 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: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $32.44 | $64.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $35.58 | $71.16 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $37.98 | $75.97 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $44.50 | $89.00 |
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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