How far is Roswell, NM from Clovis, NM?

The driving distance from Roswell, NM to Clovis, NM is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.45 mi
01h 56m
Flight
102.96 mi
165.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.96 mi
Kilometers
165.7 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.45 mi
Kilometers
177.75 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Wed, May 13, 1:22 AM MDT
Return by in Roswell
Wed, May 13, 3:18 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-05-12T23:26
Arrive Clovis
Wed, May 13, 1:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Elida
NM

Town in New Mexico, United States

From Roswell
55.2 mi
00h 58m
To Clovis
55.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
97°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    657 ft · 28 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    5.2 mi · 11 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1363 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    108 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Clovis Highway

    60.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Clovis Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    25.5 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    17.9 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2723 ft · 48 sec · East 1st Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2231 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clovis Highway
85.9 mi · 78%
North Main Street
5.97 mi · 5%
East 1st Street
0.52 mi
West 2nd Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Clovis Highway

Merge slight left onto Clovis Highway

60.3 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elida
00h 58m from Roswell
Leave By
2:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Roswell and 55.3 miles from Clovis.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Clovis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 102.96 mi (165.7 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Population47,596
Coordinates33.3943700, -104.5249100
Altitude1090
CountryUnited States
Clovis

#2 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Start: US 70 (-104.524909, 33.39425)
End: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.75 L · about $14.77
Round trip
$29.54
7.8 gal · 29.5 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.77 $29.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.61 $33.22
Premium $4.63 $18.04 $36.07
Diesel $5.42 $21.12 $42.24

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Clovis. The current time is 23:26:32.

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.