How far is Santa Teresa, NM from Clovis, NM?

The driving distance from Santa Teresa, NM to Clovis, NM is about 322.1 miles (518.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.4 miles (427.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
322.12 mi
05h 29m
Flight
265.47 mi
427.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.47 mi
Kilometers
427.23 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.12 mi
Kilometers
518.4 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clovis
Thu, Oct 15, 4:38 PM MDT
Return by in Santa Teresa
Thu, Oct 15, 10:07 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Teresa
2026-10-15T11:08
Arrive Clovis
Thu, Oct 15, 4:38 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:00 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Santa Teresa
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Capitan
NM

Village in New Mexico, USA

From Santa Teresa
160.3 mi
02h 44m
To Clovis
161.8 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NNE
Destination
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Santa Teresa and Clovis.

  1. 1

    Start on North Apache Gold Loop

    1271 ft · 58 sec · North Apache Gold Loop

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Country Club Road

    127 m · 14 sec · North Country Club Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rancho Santa Teresa Boulevard

    18 m · 2 sec · Rancho Santa Teresa Boulevard

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Rancho Santa Teresa Boulevard

    2284 ft · 1 min · Rancho Santa Teresa Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto McNutt Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McNutt Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Peter V. Domenici International Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Peter V. Domenici International Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Artcraft Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Artcraft Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Desert Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Desert Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Kenworthy Street

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive

    148 m · 20 sec · Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Gateway North Boulevard

    573 ft · 14 sec · Gateway North Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Patriot Freeway

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Patriot Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 54

    28.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 54 South

    34.6 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route

  19. 19

    Turn left onto US 54,70

    8.7 mi · 11 min · US 54,70

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Bookout Road

    1325 ft · 27 sec · South Bookout Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on South Bookout Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Bookout Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Mescalero Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    98.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Relief Route

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Relief Route

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway Relief Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway Relief Route

  26. 26

    Continue on Clovis Highway

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Clovis Highway

  27. 27

    Turn slight left

    17.9 mi · 23 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2723 ft · 48 sec · East 1st Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2231 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Teresa and Clovis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue
98.6 mi · 31%
Clovis Highway
85.9 mi · 27%
US Highway 54 South
34.6 mi · 11%
US Highway 54
28.9 mi · 9%
Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
10.3 mi · 3%
Patriot Freeway
9.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue

Turn right onto Central Avenue

98.6 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.7 mi
265.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capitan
02h 44m from Santa Teresa
Leave By
6:00 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Santa Teresa and Sunny near Clovis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Teresa to Clovis?

The road trip is about 322.1 miles (518.4 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Capitan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.3 miles from Santa Teresa and 161.8 miles from Clovis.

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

The direct path is about 265.4 miles (427.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 6:00 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.12 one way or $100.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Teresa and Sunny near Clovis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Teresa and Clovis. Straight-line distance: 265.47 mi (427.23 km).

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#1 Santa Teresa

Situated in Doña Ana County at an elevation of 3,793 feet, this community lies in the Chihuahuan Desert immediately west of El Paso, Texas, and adjacent to Ciudad Juárez, Mexico.

Population0
Coordinates31.8559400, -106.6391600
Altitude1156
CountryUnited States
Clovis

#2 Clovis

City in New Mexico, USA

Population38,091
Coordinates34.4048000, -103.2052300
Altitude1301
CountryUnited States
Start: North Apache Gold Loop (-106.639134, 31.855638)
End: North Main Street (-103.205364, 34.4048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 518 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.37 gal
43.03 L · about $50.12
Round trip
$100.24
22.74 gal · 86.06 L
Estimated CO2
101 kg one way
Round trip: 202.1 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $50.12 $100.24
Mid-grade $4.83 $54.96 $109.93
Premium $5.16 $58.68 $117.36
Diesel $6.05 $68.74 $137.49

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Teresa and Clovis. The current time is 11:08:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.