How far is Raton, NM from Clovis, NM?
The driving distance from Raton, NM to Clovis, NM is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186 miles (299.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
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.
Town in New Mexico, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raton and Clovis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raton and Clovis.
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Start on Clark Avenue
12 m · 6 sec · Clark Avenue
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
118 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn slight right onto Sugarite Avenue
642 ft · 18 sec · Sugarite Avenue
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Continue on Sugarite Avenue
1987 ft · 47 sec · Sugarite Avenue
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Continue on Guadalupe Street
923 ft · 19 sec · Guadalupe Street
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Continue on East Cook Avenue
1679 ft · 35 sec · East Cook Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
112.4 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right
1035 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
41.6 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit left
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 20 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 Raton and Clovis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Cook Avenue
Merge slight left
112 mi · 01h 53m
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 Raton and Sunny near Clovis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raton to Clovis?
The road trip is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Las Vegas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.1 miles from Raton and 96.4 miles from Clovis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186 miles (299.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.47 one way or $62.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raton and Sunny near Clovis.
Stop Ideas Near Las Vegas
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 Las Vegas.
Las Vegas station
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raton and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 186.01 mi (299.35 km).
#1 Raton
City in New Mexico
| Population | 5,923 |
| Coordinates | 36.9033600, -104.4391500 |
| Altitude | 2036 |
| 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: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $31.47 | $62.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.39 | $70.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.43 | $76.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.00 | $90.00 |
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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