How far is Rio Communities, NM from Clovis, NM?
The driving distance from Rio Communities, NM to Clovis, NM is about 224 miles (360.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
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 Rio Communities and Clovis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Communities and Clovis.
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Start on Rio Communities Boulevard
11 m · 6 sec · Rio Communities Boulevard
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Continue on Rio Communities Boulevard
1357 ft · 31 sec · Rio Communities Boulevard
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Turn left onto East River Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East River Road
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Continue on East Reinken Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Reinken Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I-25 Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · I-25 Bypass
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Take the ramp straight
571 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
29.9 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa
1267 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Santa Rosa
2338 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
116.9 mi · 2 hr · Coronado Freeway
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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 Rio Communities and Clovis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Coronado Freeway
Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
117 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Rio Communities and Chance Rain Showers near Clovis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Communities to Clovis?
The road trip is about 224 miles (360.5 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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 128.2 miles from Rio Communities and 95.9 miles from Clovis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:48 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.92 one way or $59.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rio Communities and Chance Rain Showers 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 Rio Communities and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 201.57 mi (324.4 km).
#1 Rio Communities
This community is situated in the high desert of New Mexico, near the Rio Grande.
| Population | 4,723 |
| Coordinates | 34.64959, -106.73403 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.92 | $59.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.65 | $67.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.54 | $73.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.78 | $85.56 |
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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