How far is Portales, NM from Clovis, NM?
The driving distance from Portales, NM to Clovis, NM is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Curry County, New Mexico, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portales and Clovis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portales and Clovis.
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Start on East 3rd Street
945 ft · 28 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Chicago Avenue
623 ft · 19 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 Portales and Clovis.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Clovis Highway
Continue on Clovis Highway
17.4 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Portales and Sunny near Clovis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portales to Clovis?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Texico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Portales and 9.6 miles from Clovis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.58 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portales and Sunny near Clovis.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portales and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 16.81 mi (27.05 km).
#1 Portales
City in and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 11,487 |
| Coordinates | 34.1861900, -103.3344000 |
| Altitude | 1221 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
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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